As far as the east is from the west, so far does he remove our sins from us. As a father is kind to his children, so the LORD is kind to those who honor him. He knows what we are made of; he remembers that we are dust.

As for us, our life is like grass. We grow and flourish like a wild flower; then the wind blows on it, and it is gone - no one sees it again. But for those who honor the LORD, his love lasts forever, and his goodness endures for all generations of those who are true to his covenant and who faithfully obey his commands.

Psalm 103:12-18

We have only one life to live, so live it carefully. Life is short on this earth. However, life on this earth is not the end, it is just the beginning - eternal life calls us forever. Make the most of your flowering time. Let your love of life draw others to you. Our lives should be full of color with spiritual service. Remember that we are allowed to bloom for the single purpose of bringing new seeds.

Using your few days wisely

can make an eternal difference.

Our Daily Bread - April 26, 2003