"So teach us to number our days that we get a heart of wisdom" (Psalm 90:12).
The development of this Psalm emphasizes the importance of verse 12, the application of the entire Psalm.
God is eternal ( v 1-2).
Man is not (v 3-4).
In fact, man's life is very short in comparison to God's eternal existence (v 3-6).
Our sins are exposed by God and we are under His wrath (v 7-8).
Not only is our life short, it is full of toil and trouble (v 9-10).
Yet we don't take time to consider God's wrath, or fear Him (v 11).
Therefore, we need to learn to count our days, to realize that they are limited, in order to gain wisdom (v 12).
Rather than bemoaning our existence,
...call out to God for pity ( v 13),
...look to him for satisfaction (v 14),
...cry out to Him for gladness ( v 15),
...search out His good works (v 16),
...and cling to the favor of God that He works through us (v 17).
Your life is short and it's going to be tough. It's the perfect opportunity to gain wisdom from God!
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