Contemplative Bible Reading

Psalm 90:12 (New Living Translation)

12 Teach us to realize the brevity of life,
so that we may grow in wisdom.

This Psalm is attributed to Moses. Moses is praying and has a list of requests to God. In this request, Moses asks God to teach us about our lives on earth. They are short. Once we realize the brevity of our lives, we may be able to gain more wisdom.

I become impatient and angry now and then (probably more than once a day). I waste a lot of time settling myself. Those actions are unwise. I don’t have much time to waste.

Please God, teach me to realize the brevity of life. Help me to use the time wisely.