Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.
Remind me that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
2 CORINTHIANS 5:1 (ABP)
We live as nomads now with deterorating bodies that will evetually collapse. But we know that once that happens God has a permanent place for us to live. Our new homes aren't like the human-made buildings which give way to entropy. Our new homes will be heavenly and eternally permanent.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Live in light of the fact that your days on earth are quickly coming to an end.
DAILY FODDER
If you knew that your earthly life was going to come to an end tomorrow what would you do differently?
PRAYER
Thank you, God, for the gift of my life. Forgive me for living as though everything is destined to stay the same and without eternal perspective. Show me how to live each day aware of my eternal destination which is secured by Christ. I'm looking forward to something more stable. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your Name, your Kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours now and forever. Amen.
