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In Psalm 90:12, Moses made a request of the Lord.

“Teach us to number our days carefully so that we may develop wisdom in our hearts.”

This is a collection of daily reflections . . . my thoughts as I attempt to number my own days carefully.

The Psalms Project.

For years I’ve read a Psalm (or a portion of a Psalm) to begin my day. I find the Psalms set my mind and heart on the right path each day. Even if the Psalm I read doesn’t match my circumstances or attitude that day, chances are, in the coming days or weeks, I’ll encounter a moment where some verse or verses spring to mind. These words, which previously seemed irrelevant, suddenly shine a light of understanding or hope on an unexpected, difficult, or even joyous experience.

This summer I’ve begun to write a few words of my own in response to each Psalm I read. I’ve done this kind of devotional journaling with other Scriptures in the past, but never exclusively the Psalms, and rarely consistently through an entire Book of the Bible. At the same time, I find myself in the second summer of my retirement, trying my hand at painting. I’ve dabbled with this a few times in my life, but rarely had time or interest to maintain any kind of consistent output.

It occurred to me one day that I could find inspiration for my artistic impulse in the images of the Psalms. And so The Psalms Project was born. I endeavor to read a Psalm (or portion) each day; to write a brief reflection immediately – really my first thoughts about each Psalm in a very short format; and, once each week, to find one image in the readings to illustrate with a small format watercolor.

The reflections and images of The Psalms Project are the initial content of Numbering My Days. My prayer is that you will join me, and Moses, and countless Saints between, in seeking the Lord’s assistance in developing wisdom in our hearts.