A liturgy for numbering my days.
Would You teach me to number my days?
They are days and times that You have ordained.
Days mixed with work, rest and play.
Would You teach me to number my days?
Teach me to turn to You throughout the day.
Inviting You into the rhythms that You’ve placed on my heart this term:
Go to bed earlier.
Eat more of this, less of that.
Meet with so and so on this day
Study language at this time
Nap along with my students and co-workers in the afternoon,
because I actually need to rest, too.
Remind me that these rhythms are not to box me in.
Instead, they help me to be a better steward of the days I’ve been allotted.
Would You teach me to number my days?
Whether I rise up early to meet with You,
go for a run and feel Your pleasure,
or linger with You in the night.
In You I live and move and have my being.
Would You teach me to number my days?
Show me how to steward the gifts and resources You’ve given me.
Directing me to those who need a listening ear, or
working with a student or colleague who asked for my help.
One who has prepared good works for me to do,
I look to You to confirm the work of my hands.
Would You teach me to number my days?
Teach me to abide with You this semester,
Whether I’m working, resting, learning language, or doing mundane tasks, You tend my days.
May I be humble when I’m consistent in these things,
and restored by Your daily grace when I’m not.
One who holds all things together,
Please teach me to number my days so that I may gain a heart of wisdom.
Amen.
