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Food for thought

The thought that the days of man are but few causes a poignant feeling. Nevertheless, the truth must be emphasised that men are, but food for worms. Moses knew this, and out of a melancholy heart filled with much sorrow and probably the troubles of the wilderness, he made the prayer in chapter 90 of the psalms. He needed rest from troubles, and reward for his labour, knowing that the days of man are passed in wrath and his years spent as a tale that is told.

How so late many realise that the days of man are few, and his strenght is soon faded. No one is going to remain a youth, hence the need for proper planning. Moses in his prayer asked to God to teach him to number his days that he may apply his heart unto wisdom. Even though he lived a hundred and twenty years, he described the days of man to be 70years, and 80years by reason of strength.

Two things: number and count.

A mentor once said: "write down what you want to achieve at the age you want to achieve them, and work towards achieving them..." Don't just live a life with no goal in sight, counting the days as they pass, and soon you're passed with the days, unfulfilled, underachieved.

Moses asked to learn to number his days that he may apply his heart to wisdom- a path that we can tread in.
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