1. Living a Life that Counts

2. The Value Of Numbering Our Days
Spending Time
The Value Of Numbering Our Days

3. We are told to number our days.

4. Psalm 90:1–4
1Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.
2Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
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5. Psalm 90:1–4
(continued)
3You turn men back to dust, saying, "Return to dust, O sons of men."
4For a thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night.
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6. Psalm 90:5
You sweep men away in the sleep of death; they are like the new grass of the morning.
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7. Psalm 90:12
Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
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8. We realize how few we actually have.

9. Psalm 90:10
The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty, if we have the strength; yet their span is but trouble and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.
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10. Which Statement Do You Find Your Agreeing With Most
Being careful with my time seems hopeless. I have no extra time.
I have extra time, but I lack self-control
in using it.
I have no extra time, but I could change
that by rearranging my schedule.
I have extra time and use it wisely.

11. We spend them more wisely.

12. “Americans Working Too Hard” - USA Today Snapshots
Percentage of Americans Who Say They:
Need More Fun 68%
Need A Long Vacation 67%
Often Feel Stressed 66%
Feel Time Is Crunched 60%
Want Less Work, More Play 51%
Feel Pressured To Succeed 49%
Feel Overwhelmed 48%

13. We receive God's blessing.

14. Psalm 90:14
Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.
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15. Application:
If you were to number the days of your life so far, would you be satisfied with the result?
You only have one life to live. Don't waste it.
Living a Life That Counts