Wisdom to Number Them
“So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.”
THE DAYS ARE FEW
Moses writes this reminding the people how short life is — numbering our days starts by admitting they have an end.
COUNTING TO VALUE IT
No one counts what they don't value — asking to number our days is asking to see them as precious, not disposable.
WISDOM, NOT JUST DATA
The goal isn't just knowing how many days remain — it's gaining a wise heart that knows how to spend them well.
IT MUST BE TAUGHT
No one learns this counting by instinct alone — 'teach us' is a humble request, admitting we need help to see clearly.
A PSALM ABOUT WHAT LASTS
This psalm sets our brief life against a God who exists 'from everlasting to everlasting' — our counting only makes sense before Him.
LIVE THIS DAY ON PURPOSE
Act: Before you sleep tonight, write one sentence about how this specific day was lived with wisdom, not wasted.