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Psalm 90:12 NIV
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”
Additional Scripture References:
Psalm 102:18, Numbers 14:29-30, Proverbs 10:7, Galatians 6:7, Matthew 5:14, Matthew 5:16
In a culture that treats busyness like a badge of honor, life can feel like a constant sprint. In a culture that glorifies busyness, time often feels disposable. But Scripture reminds us that time is one of the most spiritual and limited gifts we’ve been given. When we slow down long enough to recognize its value, we begin to see that every day holds opportunities to sow into what truly matters. Our days may be brief, but God can use them to build a legacy that outlives us. Legacy grows when we recognize the weight of time and choose to invest it wisely.
Our days may be brief but their impact doesn’t have to be.
The prayer “Teach us to number our days” comes from Moses, not at a moment of triumph, but in the wilderness. Moses wrote these words while leading a generation that lost their promised future, not because the giants were too big, but because their perspective was too small. Moses wasn’t simply asking God to remind them of how short life is, he was asking God to reshape how they saw their lives.
Perspective determines priority. How you see your days shapes how you spend your days. Before legacy ever becomes action, it begins as vision. When God shifts your perspective, He helps you see meaning in the moments you used to overlook and value the time you once wasted.
For your additional study: “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom” - Psalm 90:12
Who you are speaks louder than what you will ever say. Being a person of character and integrity means you are the same everywhere you go – from church on Sunday to the grocery store on Thursday. If you want to be a person who builds a legacy you have to pay attention to who you are becoming. Character is shaped in the quiet places, the consistency, the unseen obedience God uses to form us over time. Legacy requires the slow, steady work of becoming the person God designed you to be.
For your additional study: “Whatever a man sows, he will also reap.” - Galatians 6:7
Legacy isn’t accidental, it’s intentional. When God gives us His perspective on time, we begin investing our days wisely. As He shapes our character, our lives become seeds for the future. What we sow today, God multiplies tomorrow. Legacy is built through the TOLL we choose to pay: trusting God with our Tithe, obeying Him through Offering, Loving the future with sacrificial giving, and shining our Light so others see Him. These are the seeds that outlive us. You may never see the full harvest, but through Christ, your life can impact a generation not yet created.
A numbered life becomes a wise life. A wise life becomes a brilliant life. This week, be encouraged: your life may be brief, but in God’s hands, it can shine far beyond your years.
Reflect: Where have you been spending time without purpose? Are you investing your time into what is eternal, or drifting toward what is temporary? Ask God to realign your priorities.
Respond: Choose one small “penny” practice this week. Five minutes of prayer, reading Scripture or practicing gratitude. Treat those minutes as seeds, not leftovers.
Reframe: You are not running out of time. You are stewarding the time God has given you.
As you reflect on Sunday’s message, here are some guided prayers and scriptures you can use over the next week. If you're looking for ways to grow deeper in this specific area, let these words cover, challenge, and encourage you along the way.
1. Prayer for Perspective on Time
God, teach me to number my days. Help me see my time the way You see it. Show me where I am drifting and give me grace to live with focus, purpose, and wisdom. Let every day count for Your glory. Amen.
Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom. Psalm 90:12
2. Prayer for Character and Legacy
Lord, shape my character from the inside out. Form in me integrity, humility, faithfulness, and courage. Let the memory of my life be a blessing to my family, my church, and the people who come after me. May who I am preach louder than what I say. Amen.
Be very careful, then, how you live…making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:15-16
3. Prayer for a Generous Heart
Jesus, thank You for giving everything for me. Soften my heart wherever I hold back. Help me to see my time, my resources, and my finances as seed in Your hands. Lead me to give back in a way that reflects trust, obedience, and love for the future. Amen.
Be wise in the way you act toward outsides; make the most of every opportunity. Colossians 4:5
4. Prayer for Future Generations
Heavenly Father, I pray for those “not yet created” who will one day worship in your presence and call on your name. Use my life, my yes, and my seed to make a way for them. Let my brief life shine with Your brilliance so that generations to come will praise you. Amen.
“Show me, Lord, my life’s end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.” Psalm 39:4-5
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