Psalm 90:12 (NIV)
Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
My father often quoted this tidbit of wisdom:
“We grow so soon old and so late smart, yet.”
Let’s collect wisdom while we can … the sooner, the better.
Good morning, Lord. My earthly timeline is in Your hands — I don’t know when or how my life here will end. Teach me to use my time wisely, for Jesus’ sake, amen.
Psalm 90:14 (MSG)
Surprise us with love at daybreak;
then we’ll skip and dance all the day long.
Put spring in your step and music in your heart. Look for signs of God’s love every day.
Good morning, Lord. Thank You for those little surprises that remind me of Your love: wildflowers growing alongside the road, the first garden produce, bumping into an old friend at the grocery store, a bit of extra money just when I need it. I’m touched by Your attention to detail. Thank You for new mercies every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23).
Psalm 90:3 (GNT)
A thousand years to you are like one day;
they are like yesterday, already gone,
like a short hour in the night.
God doesn’t run on our timeclock. We run on His, but we don’t see it.
Imagine how it looks from His side:
I think “Hurry up!” God says, “There’s more than enough time”
Good morning, Lord. Time works differently for You, this I know. You created time as we know it when You set the sun and moon in place, the sun to mark the days and the moon to mark the months. Forgive me for trying to squeeze You into my timeframe. Teach me to accept Yours.
My Bible-reading schedule took me to Psalm 90. It got me thinking about time.
Psalm 90:1-2 (NIV)
Lord, you have been our dwelling place
throughout all generations.
Before the mountains were born
or you brought forth the whole world,
from everlasting to everlasting you are God.
This psalm is attributed to Moses. Lots of time has passed since he wrote these words. Everlasting is right.
Good morning, Lord. You are before time, beyond time, all the time. I get stuck in time, run late and forget appointments. I’m inpatient when my computer hiccups, when the car in front of me is slow, when I have to wait ten minutes. Eternal God, forgive my impatience. Thank You for being so patient with me.
“There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer.”
A. T. Pierson (1837-1911)
Do you believe we need a nation-wide revival?
Are you praying for a nation-wide revival?
Good morning, Lord. Let there be a revival, and let it begin in my heart.
Daniel 9:4-5 (NIV)
Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps his covenant of love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong. We have been wicked and have rebelled; we have turned away from your commands and laws.
Has our nation rebelled, turned away from God’s commands? To what extent have we gone along without objection?
Daniel set an example we can follow. Let us repent.
Good morning, Lord. Your Word says that all have sinned (Romans 3:23) and it is true. We have sinned individually and corporately. I have done wrong, and so has my nation. Thank You for mercy and grace. Forgive our rebellion, open our minds to the truth of Your Word, guide us in paths of righteousness for the sake of Your name (Psalm 23:3).
“Thy love divine hath led us in the past,
In this free land by Thee our lot is cast;
Be Thou our ruler, guardian, guide and stay,
Thy Word our law, Thy paths our chosen way.”
Daniel C. Roberts, 1876
Good morning, Lord. Teach us as a nation — and teach me personally — to live by Your Word. May the Bible be our guidebook and Your wisdom our light. Let Your love shine through us, in Jesus’ name, amen.
Proverbs 14:34 (MSG)
God-devotion makes a country strong;
God-avoidance leaves people weak.
Devotion to God brings good, not harm … to individuals, communities, a nation.
Good morning, Lord. I want to be fully devoted to You — in my home, my work, my church, my community, my nation. So many people want to avoid any conversation about Christ and the Bible. Others take words of Scripture and twist them to support their own actions. Teach me to be faithful to You in thought, word and action.
Following up on the 4th of July celebration, this week we’ll explore our Biblical responsibilities toward our nation.
1 Timothy 2:1-3 (NIV)
I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. This is good, and pleases God our Savior …
First and foremost — before we complain, criticize or praise our leaders — let’s pray.
Good morning, Lord. Your Word tells me to pray for all those in authority. I am so quick to criticize, Lord, and so slow to pray — forgive me. Remind me to pray for their wisdom and safety. It’s not a matter of getting them to do what I want, it’s asking You to work through them, for their well-being and Your glory.
