Meditation for Perfectionists – Tuesday July 21, 2026
All My Days
Psalm 90:10 and 14: “The length of our days is seventy years–or eighty, …for they quickly pass… Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days.”
Recently I watched a television documentary on the lives of active centenarians. These men and women seemed to live in harmony with time. They accepted life’s limitations and adapted to inevitable loss. Statistics indicate that most of us will not live to be 100 years old. However, we can choose to adopt a balanced and peaceful lifestyle during the years that we have. Author Ralph Keyes makes the following helpful suggestions: * When rushing, ask yourself: Do I need to hurry? What’s the worst scenario that could happen if I don’t rush around? Is that worse than what my hurrying is costing me? * Don’t try to make use of each minute, this only increases anxiety while reducing productivity. * Reduce awareness of time. Make frequent visits to sanctuaries from time: churches, parks, libraries. Pursue clock-free hobbies: gardening, listening to music, baseball, fly-tying, or taking walks.
As God daily assures us of his love, we gain permission and courage to slow down and be glad.
Lord, each morning your love satisfies me,
so that I am learning to appreciate and enjoy all my days.
Copyright Joan C. Webb
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