SEND THE LIGHT MINISTRIES INC – PROPER

Read Psalm 90:1-12

“Only one life, ’twill soon be past; only what’s done for Christ will last.”– C.T. Studd

This quote has been echoing in my heart. It’s more than just a beautiful line of poetry—it’s a deep reminder of a sobering truth: life is short. We only get one.

I’ve found myself pausing and reflecting more than usual. There’s something about the change of seasons, the cooler air, and the quiet moments that makes me realize how fragile and fleeting life truly is. Each day, hour, and minute we live brings us closer to the day we will stand before our Lord—not as strangers, but as His children, giving an account of how we lived.

And the question presses on my heart: Am I living for what really matters?

In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught in the rush. People around us are busy chasing dreams, careers, and recognition. Society tells us that success is measured by productivity, influence, popularity, and wealth. If your calendar is full, your passport is stamped, and your social media looks exciting, then you must be living a good life—right?

But what if God measures life differently?

What if the true measure of a life well spent is not how much you’ve accomplished for yourself, but how much you’ve surrendered to Christ?

What if it’s not about being busy, but about being faithful?

What if it’s not about being seen, but about being obedient—even when no one notices?

The poem by C.T. Studd reminds me that at the end of this life, only what I’ve done for Christ will matter. Not my job title, not how many followers I had, not how adventurous my life looked, and not how much money I made. What will last are the unseen, eternal things:

– The quiet prayers

– The acts of kindness

– The sharing of the Gospel

– The service to others

– The sacrifices made in love for Him

I want my life to count—not in the eyes of the world, but in the eyes of the One who gave His life for me.

So as I begin this month, I’m choosing to slow down, to reset my focus, and to invest my time, my energy, and my heart into the things that will last forever.

Lord, help me to remember that this life is not my own.Use my days, my gifts, and even my pain for Your glory.

Let my heart be fully Yours—because only one life, and it will soon be past…Only what’s done for You will last.

Sis. Mae Perocho