Psalms 90:12
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (NIV)
Oh! Teach us to live well!
Teach us to live wisely and well! (MSG)
Word Study
Number – H4948 מָנָה mānâ1, to count, number, take a census; to be counted, be numbered; to assign, appoint, provide; to be assigned, be appointed
Thoughts…
Here David prays we may know or understand, so as properly to number or appreciate the shortness of our days, that we may be wise (Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown Commentary).
I think every generation tells the next generation how fast life goes by. No one believes it when they are young and then one day it hits you. You look back and think on those days when you were in school or your kids we’re just babies. Now, you are quickly approaching your 30th high school reunion and your babies are having babies.
God doesn’t want us to dwell on our past, nor does He want us to fear our future. He just wants us to live today for today. We need to realize each day is a gift. Give it your best. Live it! Love it! When you lay your head down at night, you can say to yourself I did the best I could and look forward to starting new tomorrow.
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