What it means to “number our days”

A reflection on wisdom, humility, and dependence on God.

Today begins a season that invites you to slow down and remember what is true:  Today begins a season that invites you to slow down and remember what is true:  You are dust. You are loved. And your life is held by God.  When the psalmist asks God to "teach us to number our days," it is not a plea born of despair, but of discernment—an acknowledgment that wisdom begins with rightly understanding who God is and who we are.  As you consider this psalm, you might reflect on these questions:  As you consider this psalm, you might reflect on these questions:  1. 1. How does remembering that I am dust challenge my illusions of control or self-sufficiency?  How does remembering that I am dust challenge my illusions of control or self-sufficiency?  2. 2. If I truly "numbered my days," what would I want to prioritize during this Lenten season?  If I truly "numbered my days," what would I want to prioritize during this Lenten season?  3. 3. Where might my fragility be an invitation to lean more deeply into God's strength and care?  Where might my fragility be an invitation to lean more deeply into God's strength and care?  A closer look at Psalm 90  A closer look at Psalm 90  The NIV Application Bible available with Bible Gateway Plus, reflects on this psalm with clarity and care:  This wisdom helps us hear Psalm 90 not as a warning, but as an invitation—to live attentively, dependently, and wisely before God.    As you sit with Scripture in the weeks ahead, having trusted study notes and commentary alongside each passage can help you listen more closely and understand what God is saying.    With Bible Gateway Plus, you can explore notes from Study Bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, and more—right beside the verses you're reading, without extra searching.  Start Your Free Trial Have any questions? Please write to us at support@biblegateway.com. *All prices are USD. Additional sales tax may apply. The 7-day free trial is available to new subscribers only.    This email was sent to alitealbum.biblegateway@blogger.com by 501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214, USA. You received this email because you're a member of the Bible Gateway Plus service. If you have questions or comments about this email, please contact us.   Manage all Bible Gateway communication | Opt Out of all Bible Gateway communication   VIEW THIS EMAIL IN YOUR BROWSER  ►