Numbering Our Days

The topic of insurance can be somewhat intimidating because of the complexity, jargon, and number of different products that are available. Dave did a pretty good job of making the subject enjoyable and explaining what is needed for the average family.

One reason why some people don't like to deal with life insurance is because it forces us to face our own mortality. No one likes to think about death, especially their own. However, Scripture encourages us to be aware to the reality of our finite numbers of days.

"As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, or if due to strength, eighty years, yet their pride is but labor and sorrow; for soon it is gone and we fly away.

So teach us to number our days, that we may present to you a heart of wisdom." Psalm 90:10, 12

This passage teaches us four important lessons when it comes to our mortality.

1. A life lived for self leads to labor and sorrow. Death is inevitable and has no meaning if there is not an afterlife. The strongest man will eventually die and focusing only on the material world leads to sorrow.

2. We must let God teach us to be aware of days. Our perspective is limited. God sees the beginning and the end. When we let Him inform our understanding of reality, we see life from the proper perspective.

3. Being aware of our days changes our hearts. Purpose and urgency have an interesting effect on our lives. When we know that what we do is making a difference with others and time is short, we are much more intentional about how we invest our time, energy, and money.

4. A changed heart by God brings about wisdom. Being aware of your days leads to different decisions. It is not enough to know that our days are limited, we must let it change how we live our lives.

Let the discussion of insurance help you to "number your days" and live accordingly.