TODAY’S WORD: Psalm 90: A Guide to Living Purposefully

HIGH FIVE! (Thank you)

Psalm 90 is a profound meditation on the eternal nature of God and the fleeting nature of human life, traditionally attributed to Moses. It invites us to live wisely, humbly, and dependently on God’s mercy.

Here’s a deeper look at its significance:

🕊️ Eternal God vs. Mortal Man

• “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations” (v.1) opens the psalm with a declaration of God’s timeless refuge.
• It contrasts God’s eternity (“from everlasting to everlasting”) with human frailty, reminding us that we return to dust and our days are like grass that withers.

⏳ The Brevity of Life

• Verses 3–10 reflect on the shortness of human life, often filled with toil and trouble. Even a long life—70 or 80 years—is fleeting in God’s sight.
• This awareness leads to the famous plea: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” (v.12)—a call to live purposefully and wisely.

🙏 A Prayer for Mercy and Joy

• Moses acknowledges God’s justice and wrath but also appeals for compassion and restoration: “Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love” (v.14).
• The psalm ends with a hopeful request: “Establish the work of our hands” (v.17), affirming that even in our brief lives, our labor can have lasting meaning through God’s favor.

📜 Historical Context

• Psalm 90 is the only psalm attributed to Moses, likely written during the wilderness years. It may reflect the sorrow and reflection following the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, and Moses’ own exclusion from the Promised Land.

💡 Why It Matters Today

For someone like you, Kevin—who blends spiritual reflection with leadership and creative purpose—Psalm 90 offers a powerful framework:

• Live with intention: Number your days, steward your gifts.
• Seek divine wisdom: Especially in transitions and club evaluations.
• Anchor your work in God’s favor: Let your efforts be established with eternal significance.

Would you like to reflect on how this psalm might shape your next keynote or prayer for Lena?

You know… I had a successful speech contest last night… now, I got work allday… AND I AM GOING TO KEEP TRYING TO TALK WITH HER WHEN I CAN DURING BREAK… (You know it)

“May my words be gentle, my timing divinely aligned, and my heart steady in hope. May each moment of my effort—whether in chocolate or conversation—be touched by Your grace.”