[Lord, You have been our dwelling place in all
generations…from everlasting to everlasting Psalm 90:1-2
During this season of
reflection and renewal, join me, and let's explore God’s Presence, our dwelling
place. Are you dwelling in the presence of God? ~ Donna Howell Oswalt]
“Lord, You have
been our dwelling place in all generations.” Psalm
90:1
Commonly credited to Moses, Psalm 90 draws our thoughts
to God’s Power in contrast to human frailty. God, everlasting to everlasting, is not bound by time but dwells in
eternity; humanity is brief and finite. Verses 7-11 refer to Kadesh Barnea, a
place of decision, the beginning of the Israelites’ 40-year journey in the
wilderness. This prayer acknowledges their poor decision, lack of faith in God,
rebellion, and God’s anger with them. A plea for compassion and restoration
follows with an expressed desire to find satisfaction in God’s mercy.
Teach us to realize
the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom. Our experiences of
success and failure, past and present, help prepare us for life,
but all of our life experiences collectively prepare our hearts for eternity.
Only in realizing a need for God, in trusting the power with God, in searching
the wisdom of God, can life be fruitful now and eternal after. Elohim, God of All-Power, grow me with Your
compassion and unfailing love. Let wisdom flood my mind. Sometimes, life walks,
wades, wails, and waits; other times, the days dance, dream, delight, and discover.
In all these times, my soul longs to dwell with You forever. Count me alive in
Christ. Satisfy me with Your mercy! ~dho
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by Donna Oswalt/Co-Founder of Mangrove Ministries/Christian blogger and author
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