1 Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you gave birth to the earth and the world - Even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
3 You turn man back into dust and say, "Return, O children of men." 4 For a thousand years in your sight are like yesterday when it passes by. 10 As for the days of our life, they contain seventy years, or if due to strength, eighty years. 11 Who understands the power of your anger, and your fury according to the fear that is due you? 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may present to you a heart of wisdom.
This is the only psalm attributed to Moses. The psalmist begins by reminding God of how he has always protected his people, and by expressing has awe at the eternity of God. Then by contrast, he laments on the brevity of man's life. He makes his first entreaty - to be taught wisdom. The wisdom to be found regards the eternity of God and the frailty of human life which is the key to understanding God's ways of working with his people.
Daily Prayer: Lord, the natural man does not fear you, because they do not know you. As for myself, I need to have a greater fear for you than what I possess. My very life is dependent on the work of your hands and my everlasting life is dependent on your grace. Let me not take grace for granted. Instead with a healthy dose of fear, revere you for who you are. In Jesus name I pray Amen.
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