Psalm 90:12 “So teach me to number my days that I might present to you a heart of wisdom.”

I’ve heard and used this verse at funerals.  Funerals make us realize our days are numbered.  However, it seems I have been doing a lot of numbering lately.  Suzanne and I celebrated 40 years married this August.  I am beginning my 30^th year at UCO.  Last year I observed my 62^nd birthday.  I have been numbering my days lately.

So where is the wisdom?  Certainly the Lord has taught me things about life and ministry.  One thing I have learned is that it is not about me.  It is all about Him.  Beyond that it is all about the students.  There is pressure from within and without to reach more students.  The wisdom is that I am responsible to do all I can and leave the results to the Lord.  This frees me to be who God has made me to be.  Do I mourn students we fail to reach?  I do.  I believe God does also.  There is peace in the midst of this struggle.  Jesus is Lord.

Numbering my days teaches me to enjoy the students.  I know now that the students of today will be alumni of tomorrow.  A college generation doesn’t last very long.  I know I don’t have all the wisdom God wants me to have, but He is teaching me to live each day to its fullest because the time passes so quickly.