Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

A friend mentioned about another mutual friend that they were a square peg like themselves. I understood that – a square peg is not someone who fit into the mold of our perception of society, there was even a TV show in the 80’s called ‘Square Pegs’, aptly set in a high school where we have our worst experiences of realizing we are not the norm, and not the cool kids, and not always the this or that – square pegs in round holes. (and we shouldn’t try to conform to the detriment of who God made us to be.)

I replied: Maybe we square pegs only see the round holes around us that don’t make a perfect fit because that is all we see when we look worldly – But God has made a hole exactly the shape He wants us to be and to fit in – and God even changes the holes (He certainly moves them) just like He changes us. But He changes us for His World, not ours.  (I can’t claim ownership to my wit as God feeds me these lines,I hope in encouragement, but I can claim life experience as a square peg). Yes I appreciate the square peg situation – however I did find my crew in high school after an awful time in middle school. I did find now that my crew is people here and there and not a square hold to fit my square peg because God has put me sometimes in this situation and sometimes in that one. Besides, you can’t turn or be turned in a square hole – and you shouldn’t try to be round and thread down to non-moving – your peg must be shaped by God’s Hands and purpose – shaped for placement NOT permanence. 

Of course – God has created us His – in His Image – not in our skin forever – so He wants our square pegs or round people or anything to fade away – return to the dust – and just BE.

Moses asked God to remind us to gain wisdom, an excerpt of Psalm 90:

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.”

…Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

In the Proverbs (except from chapter 9): The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. For through wisdom your days will be many, and years will be added to your life. If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer.

I have both resigned to embrace my God-peg-ness (Here I am, Lord) even if I don’t always understand the shape my life takes – I do know that God continually says: in all circumstances embrace me celebrate me praise me and SHINE THE LIGHT OF ME. Fittingly the daily devotion from the Jesus Calling book yesterday stated: “I chose to pour My Light into you so you can be a beacon to others.” –  and that is just it – we can’t be human world imagined pegs – we have to be God-beacon pegs because He has to wire us from within with the capacity to shine. If we even try to get ourselves into holes (round or square) – how could anyone see the Light from down there? We are placed in the world to be His Light.

Be His Light – Crave His Wisdom – Live your life for HIM…

AMEN

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“I Saw the Light” – Song by Hank Williams

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I wandered so aimless, life filed with sin
I wouldn’t let my dear Savior in
Then Jesus came like a stranger in the night
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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Just like a blind man, I wandered along
Worries and fears I claimed for my own
Then like the blind man that God gave back his sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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I was a fool to wander and stray
For straight is the gate and narrow is the way
Now I have traded the wrong for the right
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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I saw the light, I saw the light
No more darkness, no more night
Now I’m so happy, no sorrow in sight
Praise the Lord, I saw the light

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PRAISE THE LORD, I SAW THE LIGHT