Numbering Our Days with Purpose and Wisdom (Psalm 90 by Moses)

Have you ever felt like time was slipping away too quickly, or wondered if your days really matter? Maybe you look back with regret, or look ahead with uncertainty. In Psalm 90, the only psalm written by Moses, we are reminded of God’s eternity, our frailty, and the hope He offers in every season of life. Pastor Chris Teien unpacks this timeless passage, showing how God’s wisdom and purpose can renew our days and establish the work of our hands. 

Link:  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2285086/episodes/17684329

Key Points:

1. Recognize God’s Eternity and Our Frailty (Psalm 90:1–6)
    God is our true dwelling place, eternal and unshakable, even when our lives feel temporary and fragile.
2. Remember Life is Short and Uncertain (Psalm 90:7–11)
    Moses reminds us that life is fleeting and sin is serious. Whether you are older looking back or younger looking ahead, the reality of life’s brevity calls us to live with eternal significance.
3. Request God’s Wisdom to Use Our Days Well (Psalm 90:12)
    “Teach us to number our days” is the prayer that leads to lasting wisdom and purposeful living, no matter what stage of life we are in.
4. Rejoice in God’s Unfailing Love (Psalm 90:13–15)
    God’s mercy satisfies us each morning, turning misery into joy and giving us hope that endures through every season.
5. Rely on God to Establish the Work of Our Hands (Psalm 90:16–17)
    Only God can give lasting meaning to our efforts, making our lives fruitful for His glory. This promise is for both the young beginning their journey and the old looking back.

Quotes:

• “Every day is either invested or wasted—there is no neutral use of time.”
• “God’s unfailing love can turn even our hardest seasons into opportunities for joy.”
• “The work of our hands only matters when God establishes it.”

Takeaways:

• Reflect on your life with honesty: Are you living for eternal things or temporary distractions?
• Begin each day by asking God to satisfy you with His unfailing love.
• If you’re young and discouraged about the future, remember that God’s eternal perspective is bigger than cultural trends—He has good works prepared for you to walk in (Ephesians 2:10).
• Take one step this week to align your time and energy with God’s purpose.
• Commit your work to God, trusting Him to make it last.

Scripture:
 Psalm 90; Gen 3:19; Deut 33:27; Hebrews 13:14; 2 Peter 3:8; Eccl 11–12; Prov 9:10; Eph 5:15–16; Eph 2:10.

Keywords: Psalm 90, Moses, numbering your days, God’s wisdom, eternal perspective, unfailing love, purpose, time, hope, future, frailty.

Challenge:
 Ask God today to teach you to number your days so that you may gain a heart of wisdom and live with eternal hope.

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