Monday, March 24, 2008

Psalm 39

I read this Psalm in the New Living Translation Friday, and this part really spoke to me.

Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered, and that my life is fleeing away. My life is no longer than the width of my hand. An entire lifetime is just a moment to you; human existence is but a breath. We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth for someone else to spend. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. Rescue me from my rebellion. (vs. 4-8a)


Well, I am not heaping up any wealth, but I am doing a lot of busy rushing and sometimes a little rebellion, too. "Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be!"

3 comments:

Mamosa said...

God is amazing. He is not only speaking this theme into my life...he is presenting it from all angles. Your chosen verse touched me!

Romany said...

Oh BOY! That's convicting!

I have another day of busy rushing ahead of me....

DeEtta @ Courageous Joy said...

I love this psalm and have been considering it too as I struggle with time management.

BTW - I like your new look- I recognize Michelle's touch. LOL