WISDOM FOR OUR BRIEF LIVES

                                              WISDOM FOR OUR BRIEF LIVES
                                                              Psalm 90:12 (464)


    Introduction

          A.  Prayer of Moses
          B.  Value the time that we have for eternal purposes.  Ecclesiastes 12:13 (511)
          C.  How to have wisdom for our brief lives.

      I.  It is wise to depend on God and His strength.  Jeremiah 10:23 (565)

          A.  God’s presence.  Psalm 90:1; Psalm 139:7-12 (482); John 14:
                15-18,22-23 (794)

          B.  God’s permanence.  Psalm 90:2

          C.  God’s power.  Psalm 90:2

    II.  Remember the weakness of humans.

          A.  Our years are limited.  Psalm 90:10 (464)

          B.  Our lives are plagued with troubles.  V10; Job 14:1-2 (414)

          C.  We wrestle with sin.  Psalm 90:8; 1 John 1:8 (900)

   III.  Three suggestions for living wisely.

          A.  Enjoy each day.  Psalm 90:12.

                1.  Start each day with God and live in the presence of God.  “A Prayer For Today”

          B.  Take time to know God.  John 17:3 (796)

                1.  What we know about God is in His word.  STUDY!

          C   Spend our time on what matters.

                1.  Spiritual things.  Colossians 3:1-2 (871); Illustration
                2.  Important relationships.  Short Poem
                3.  2 Corinthians 5:1-8 (854)
  Conclusion:  Two questions:  Is there anything I would like to do for someone before I ______?
                                                 Is there something I would like to do for God before I ________?