06/01/2026
⏳ The Brevity of Life by Jemarie Thomas
📖 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."
Life passes more quickly than we realize. One day we're talking about school, dreams, and the future; before we know it, we're discussing health, grandchildren, and how fast the years have gone.
The Bible compares life to grass, flowers, and even a morning mist—here for a moment and then gone (Psalm 103:15-16; James 4:14). Yet this truth is not meant to discourage us. God never intended for us to remain forever in a world filled with pain, suffering, and death. He has promised something far better—eternal life through Jesus Christ.
Because our days are limited, Scripture urges us to live wisely: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12). True wisdom comes from God, grows through reverence for Him, and is nurtured by daily study of His Word.
The life of Solomon reminds us that wisdom is not something we achieve once and keep forever. When he drifted from God's instructions, he lost his fear of the Lord and made foolish choices. The same danger exists for us today.
Life is short. Eternity is forever. May we spend our days living in God's presence, under His authority, and for His glory, preparing for the day when there will be no more death, sorrow, pain, or tears.