January 5-11

Psalm 90

Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the whole world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God.

You turn people back to dust, saying, “Return to dust, you mortals.” A thousand years in your sight are like a day that has just gone by, or like a watch in the night….

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

Relent, Lord! How long will it be? Have compassion on your servants. Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen trouble. May your deeds be shown to your servants, your splendor to their children.

May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us — yes, establish the work of our hands.

(vv. 1-4, 12-17)

Reflection Questions

1. What do you imagine when you think of your dwelling place?

2. One of God’s greatest desires is that he becomes our dwelling place, what does that say about the person of God?

3. The Psalmist refers to God’s faithfulness “throughout all generations” (v. 1). Take a moment to ponder your family, the faith you inherited or didn’t, and how it has impacted your faith journey.

4. Psalm 90 reflects on the past (vv. 1-5), contrasts it with the present (vv. 6-12), and then pleads with God for restoration (vv. 13-17). Write a prayer in the same fashion: reflecting on your past, considering your present, and asking God to use you to restore his Kingdom.

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