Day 39

PSALM 39: Life is brief

Psalm 39 is a strange and melancholy psalm spoken by someone (David?) who is suffering according to God and is also wrestling with how short life is. He tries to stay quiet as he suffers (1-2 and verse 9) but he ends up speaking.

What true observations does this psalm make about life?

Compare verse 13 with Job 10:18-22. What seems to be the perspective of the psalmist?

We also have an experience of being strangers and aliens (1 Pet 2:9-12). How can we take on board the positive notes from this psalm in the light of the gospel?

Today’s Prayer Suggestions

1. Pray for wisdom to live in light of life's brevity, fixing your hope on the Lord.

2. Pray that we would encourage others as we worship together as God's people each Lord's Day.

3. Pray for the Fraser family's language learning journey, for continued progress and understanding.