Prayer Focus-A Heart of Wisdom

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the prayer of Moses for wisdom.

It’s found in Psalm 90, verse 12-“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

Moses was seeking to understand the limited days on earth so that he might use his days wisely. He acknowledged in this Psalm that our days come to seventy years, or eighty, if our strength endures.

Everyday counts. If we remember that every moment matters to God, then we will learn to be more intentional with how we spend our time. We will look for opportunities to serve God, build relationships, and to be thankful to God for the gift of life.

Ephesians 5:15 encourages us to seize the day this way: “Be very careful then, how you live-not as unwise, but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.”

The Prayer of Moses, seeking wisdom for his days on earth, is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com