MAKING EVERY MOMENT COUNT | Northstar Church

“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12 (ESV).

We all want to do what the Bible tells us to do. Scripture tells us to “number” or “count” our days. If you are 50 years old, you have been alive for 18,250 days. If you have been married for 18 years, you have been wed for 6,570 days. And if you have been in school year-round for 10 years, you have entered the school building 3,650 times. But if you look at moments (for the sake of reference, a moment is 90 seconds), you have 960 moments in the day or 350,400 moments in a year, or if you are 50, you have experienced 17,520,000 moments in your life. That is a whole lot of moments to make count.

The reality is that life is short, and time is running out, which is why we want to make every day count. Joesph is an example of making every day count. We don’t hear a single word from him, and he only shows up in 16 verses in the New Testament, yet we can learn from him. Joseph is a man of faith who listens to God’s messages and then obeys God’s commands, trusting in God’s promises. He was not passive but focused and intentional in his actions. The example of Joseph’s life also reminds us to trust God even when things don’t make sense, and we can learn from him.

To take advantage of every moment, we need to have our day sponsored by God. Psalm 118:24 says, “This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” God made the day, and He made every moment. When you think about it, this is the only time God has given us. He has not given you tomorrow. He hasn’t even given you this evening. He’s given you this moment. So, make this moment count for God.

In Job chapter 7, verse 6, we read how some people describe their day. “My days fly faster than a weaver’s shuttle. They end without hope” (Job 7:6). We all have days like that, but rather consider what the day could mean if you make each moment count: accomplish something today. We have a loving father. He wants us to make something of today. We can make more moments count when we get busy with God’s business, whether you’re accomplishing something for yourself or somebody else.

Put the life of Jesus into your days. He is your life. So, put God’s life into your day. We don’t choose how our face looks but can control our expression. We don’t always control the circumstances, but we do control ourselves and how we handle those circumstances.

Every second is a precious gift from God, and we should not waste it by letting days slip by without intentionality. To truly “make every moment count,” we must be present in the here and now. This means actively engaging with our experiences, whether it’s a conversation with a loved one, a beautiful sunset, or a simple task. When we understand that every moment matters, we are naturally driven to live with purpose. This means aligning our actions with God’s will, seeking to use our time to serve others, and working for the kingdom of God.

Discussion Questions:

What does it mean to you to make every moment count?
What areas of your life could benefit from a more intentional approach, where you could “make every moment count?”