[The Mayor]

September 13, 2004

A Life-Long Issue

Read: Psalm 90

The days of our lives are seventy years; and if . . . they are eighty years, yet their boast is only labor and sorrow. —Psalm 90:10

Bible In One Year: Proverbs 16-18; 2 Corinthians 6

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Scientists predict that the average lifespan in the United States may reach 100 by the end of the 21st century. They say the genetics that control aging could be altered to extend life beyond the 70 to 80 years referred to in Psalm 90:10. Life's final chapter, however, will still read, "It is soon cut off, and we fly away."

Moses, who wrote those words, likened our existence to grass that flourishes in the morning and is cut down and withers in the evening (vv.5-6). Although he lived to be 120 (Deuteronomy 34:7), life's brevity was never far from his mind. That's why he prayed, "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12).

D. J. De Pree, a longtime member of the RBC Board of Directors, took those words literally. He calculated the number of days from the date of his birth until he would turn 70. At the end of each day he'd reduce his total by one. To see that figure decline reminded him to make each day count for the Lord.

We are all part of a rapidly passing scene. That should sober us, but not discourage us. Moses affirmed God as his "dwelling place" (v.1). That's the way to face the life-long issue of our fleeting earthly existence. —Dennis De Haan

To gain a heart of wisdom takes a lifetime,
And we are told to seek it all our days;
But whether life is long or too soon ended,
God's lovingkindness fills our heart with praise. —Hess

A life lived for God will count for eternity.

[Texagirl4W]

Good morning, Mayor. Good scriptures this morning. Hope you have a magnificent Monday. God bless our military.

[The Mayor]

Here ia a few very interesting videos for you all.
Iran is getting brave.

http://switch5.castup.net/frames/20040613_MemriTV_Popup/video_480x360.asp?ClipMediaID=38496&ak=null

http://www.memritv.org/#

This is a good Iraqi blog with current updates.
http://iraqthemodel.blogspot.com/

[Diver Dave]

Mornin' Mayor.
Another great day at FR's Finest... Military Monday.
Salute to our Armed Forces - Past and Present.
Tomorrow is POW/MIA day. The POW/MIA flag will be flying at our Post Office buildings.

We Remember! They are not Forgotten!

[Mama_Bear]

I've been busy over on our 3rd Annual Rally and Picnic report thread, but had to come over and say hello to our Finest and thank Rus for our Military Monday thread.

Those are some wonderful and heartwarming photos you are posting, LadyX.

And thank you, Dubya, for posting the Patriot Day, 2004 Proclamation. (I haven't had a chance to read your two most recent posts, but I will).

Hugs to all.