A Prayer for the Seasons of Life

Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom, Lord;
to realise
the brevity of life
and not waste a single moment …

Oh, that we may
grow in wisdom
and not flitter away
precious time …

Worrying about tomorrow,
has never served any purpose,

As “today’s trouble
is enough for today.”
(As Jesus said)

After all, (and so He added)

“tomorrow will bring …
its own worries.”
And sure enough it will!

I’ve so loved this year’s
beautifully long summer,
Not wanting it to end …

Yet autumn has descended
and soon, that too, will end …

The beauty of the colours
Will mingle with early nights,
and just as autumn
replaced summer,
Winter too, will soon blend!

I didn’t want
summer to end,
I’m not welcoming
the winter season …

But Lord,
Worrying about
tomorrow
Will only rob
precious moments
I can be spending
today ….

So, please help me
Number my days,
That I may gain
this heart of wisdom;
Realise the brevity of life
and not waste
a single moment …

Time is precious
and ticking away …

Help me
not to worry
But live wisely
Each day.

Amen.

(Scripture references based on Psa.90.12 & Matt 6.34)

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