I remember the days of remote-control cars with my oldest son. Now these days my oldest seems to be controlling mine. The small hands that once held a small remote, now are big hands, wrapped around the steering wheel of my Toyota. My youngest these days seems to have simultaneously outgrown being held in my arms, while he outgrew all his clothes. Though neither of my children will ever outgrow my love. I can’t help but to wonder, where does time go? When I was a kid, I was always told to enjoy the time for it passes swiftly by. As a mom, I certainly get it now. Those words sinking in more as I age. Each passing year going seemingly faster than the year before. This makes me want to live more intentional in my life. Soaking up as much time with my children as they grow. Teaching them as much as possible about God and His love. It also makes me want to live my life more for God. Sometimes in my favorite moments, I almost want there to be an invisible brake where I can stop time and really be in the moment for a bit. Or at the very least, just slow it down a little. Time is truly a precious commodity. One in which comes and passes so quickly. Friend, we must live it with intention and how God calls us. I know personally I don’t want to look back like I wasted it with my children, my husband, my loved ones and even myself. I want to live it purposefully. My children though not yet, will be men sooner than I had planned. Did I raise them to know and love the Lord? Did I raise them as God has called? Did I use my time wisely in raising them to be men of God? Even to myself, did I know and really love the Lord? Did I set an example and help lead others to Him? Did I live a life that God called me to? Time swiftly passes by. Friend, are we making the most of it? My son pulls in the driveway in my Toyota, while my other son stands just a little shorter than myself and I just want to soak all these moments up as their mom. Someday soon they’ll need me less than they do right now and I want to make the most of it.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Time swiftly passes by

Psalm 90:12 NIV

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