Listen

You return people to dust, saying, “Go back, humans,” because in your perspective a thousand years are like yesterday past, like a short period during the night watch. You sweep humans away like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning. True, in the morning it thrives, renewed, but come evening it withers, all dried up.

Psalm 90:3-6

Think

Perspective. What an interesting word. It literally means “looking through.” How do we “look through” time? It might be nice (or maybe scary) if we could look through time and see what is really important in the long run. Sometimes I wonder, “In 20 years, will this (thing I think I have to do today) matter? Will I even remember?” Most of the time, the answer is “no.” And I find that freeing. I can get so wrapped up in daily stuff that I forget to use perspective.

Can I figure out what is really important? The good news here is that even if we can’t, God can. God sees our hearts, our intentions, and our love, even if our priorities for today get skewed. God manages our time over the long haul, looking through our whole picture, not just our today. The unimportant stuff is swept away. God doesn’t “sweat the small stuff.”

We can start anew each morning, just like God’s grace. And that is sufficient for each day.

Kay Zimmerman

Pray

God, help me to keep things in perspective as I try to manage my schedule today. Remind me that the time you give me, like your grace, will be enough for today. Amen.

Go

Thank God for today.

Open yourself to God’s surprises.

Do what is most important.

Accept that you can’t do everything.

You are blessed and loved.