Good morning, busy moms.
I’m telling you, I just can’t believe how fast the days are going by. And yes, I know I said that yesterday. But it’s the truth.
It’s 6:00 a.m. here and the sun is just coming up. Only a few weeks ago, it was getting light at 5:00. Fall is coming. The later sunrise and coolness of the morning air signal that a change in season is not far away. Mount St. Helens always reminds me that change is inevitable. In the winter, she is covered with snow. In the summer, she is the color of ash.
Changes are inevitable, aren’t they? Seasons change, children grow up. Parents age. Life moves by fast.
When I was a kid, time seemed to take forever. I remember how badly I wanted to know that I was growing up. Every change in my body was eagerly anticipated—from losing my first tooth to the signs that I was becoming a woman. Enough with this childhood stuff already. I wanted my license in the worst way. Then I wanted to graduate. Then get married. Then have kids … and then, time began to tick by in earnest. There is something about watching children grow that makes a person very aware of how fast the time is going.
As I get older, I feel a sense of urgency about what I do with my time. Not panic—just urgency. I want to make the most of the days the Lord gives me. Time is really just another form of currency. Like money, we each have our own amount of time. We will, the Bible says, get exactly the number of days that the Lord sets aside for us. No more, no less.
The Psalmist David penned these words about the passage of time in Psalm 39:
4 “Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
5 You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a moment to you;
at best, each of us is but a breath.”
At best, each of us is but a breath. Powerful words from a man who understood the value of the currency he was given and who wanted to spend it wisely.
Lord, remind us today to use our time wisely. Help us to be thankful for each little moment—and to notice the moments that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Give us Your eyes today. Help us to see what You want us to see. Make us very aware of the lasting impressions we are making on those around us.
Use your time wisely,
I was like this ..waiting for every season as a child and as a young adult..getting married..then having a baby..I still struggle with this if I’m honest. I have four kids 5 and under..and while I want the three and five yr old to slow down a little, I find myself wishing the 7 and 19m olds would hurry along. Spend my days looking forward to when everyone is three and up. You know that magical age when they can dress them selves and learn to obey well. I have to tell myself DAILY enjoy the baby/toddler years it’s going to be a short season even if its difficult! Sorry for the novel, really enjoy your blog!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂 Love those little ones!
Don’t you wish we knew all this when we were growing up, so we wouldn’t have wanted to rush it!! Thank you for the reminder!
I Gina —yes, I do wish that. But I was so young, I probably wouldn’t have appreciated it. It seems the appreciation come with age, doesn’t it. *sigh*
Thank you for the reminder to be thankful for each little moment and to notice the moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. In my desire and efforts to be “organized” and “on top of things” I don’t want to lose my relationship with my little ones, and turn into the “task master”, only concerned with a clean house.
I relate to this, Carla! You’re doing a great job 🙂
Thank you
It’s funny. I have two daughters. One is 10 and one just turned 6. My oldest is special needs. Life with her is a roller coaster filled with challenges, doctor’s appointments and joy like no other when she finally “gets” a concept in math. I can honestly say her life has not flown by. Her 10 years were earned with tears and joy and some very long days. My 6 yr old, on the other hand, seems to be growing so fast. I can’t slow her down. I know my oldest will always need me and we have a lot more work to do. I feel like my youngest is going to fly away before I realize it. I know what you mean about age. The years are so much shorter at 38 than they were even at 28! I look forward to reading your posts on FB everyday. Such an encouragement.
Thanks Karen! I love your sweet perspective 🙂
What a timely post! I am reminded that we are to number our days too…I will turning 40 in a few days and I’m not sure if I have lived the life God has purposed for me. I am entering a new season in my life and I’m uncertain if homeschooling is still part of it. So confused!
Keep praying! I really believe you can be a wife and a mother and pursue passions outside your home in the remaining 5% of your time 🙂 God’s got this, Jude 🙂 Keep praying.