Teach Us to Number Our Days Strength For Today

Teach Us to Number Our Days

Strength For Today

You can’t get lasting energy from a can

but you can get it from the heart!

Ever wonder why you might feel tired and worn out?

Maybe it’s because you are doing things

you have no passion for.

Remember, the last time

you stayed up past your bed time;

you were having such a good time,

you didn’t realize how late it was?

Or, what about the time you wanted to go to bed

and it was 1:00 pm in the afternoon.

What made the difference?

PASSION

Passion is what fills our tank.

When you and I are doing the thing

we are passionate about,

we may go to bed tired;

but we can’t wait till we wake up

to do it all over again.

The scriptures tell us to never be lacking in zeal.

 That zeal comes from the passion of the heart…

The desire to make a difference in some area for God.

We have a couple in the church,

they have a passion to see the church look good.

The church building is so large

that when they get done sweeping,

it is time to start all over again.

I get worn out watching them;

but to see their big smiles is inspiring,

 as they feel such great satisfaction.

It is obvious that their passion is not mine.

If I was asked to do that job,

I would burn out fast.

We have ladies who love to care

for the babies in the nursery.

 I think babies are cute and

like to make those funny faces

that only a baby could love.

But to hear a choir of crying babies makes

me want to put my head under my pillow.

Our passions are different by God’s design;

and your passion will not only show you

“WHERE” you should be,

it will also give you “ENERGY.”

Scripture Reading

Romans 12:9-13 NIV

9 Love must be sincere.

Hate what is evil;

cling to what is good.

10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love.

 Honor one another above yourselves.

11 Never be lacking in zeal,

but keep your spiritual fervor,

serving the Lord.

12 Be joyful in hope,

patient in affliction,

faithful in prayer.

13 Share with God's people who are in need.

Practice hospitality.

Psalm 20:1-5 NIV

May the LORD answer you when you are in distress;

may the name of the God of Jacob protect you.

2 May he send you help from the sanctuary

and grant you support from Zion.

3 May he remember all your sacrifices

and accept your burnt offerings.  Selah

4 May he give you the desire of your heart

and make all your plans succeed.

5 We will shout for joy when you are victorious

and will lift up our banners in the name of our God.

May the LORD grant all your requests.

Proverbs 10:24 NIV

24 What the wicked dreads will overtake him;

what the righteous desire will be granted.