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Hazel Elayne Butz��parents Alex and Cynthia9-17-2024 �6:54 PM18.5 inches 6.0 lbs

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“Ezra–Nehemiah is theologically best read as a portrayal and model of not only God providentially restoring his people, but also God’s people participating and living faithfully under God. The dialogical relationship between human activity and God’s restoration also undergirds ethical readings of Ezra–Nehemiah by situating human activity not just as something good to do, but as participation in God’s purposes of restoration.”��Escott, Timothy. Faithfulness and Restoration: Towards Reading Ezra-Nehemiah as Christian Scripture (Lectio Sacra) (p. 117). Cascade Books, an Imprint of Wipf and Stock Publishers. Kindle Edition.

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  • Jesus is sweeter. Being still is hard. (first week).

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  • Jesus is sweeter. Being still is hard. (first week).
  • Growing in evangelizing and discipling our kids. (last Week) Models matter.

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  • Jesus is sweeter. Being still is hard. (first week).
  • Growing in evangelizing and discipling our kids. (last Week) Models matter.
  • Being intentionally invested in the lives around us. Longer process, but Jesus sends us to the harvest. Each day matters. (this week).

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you? 12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.

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Psalm 90:1-17

13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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Big Idea: God is and always will be a “dwelling place” for those who trust in Him, but our challenge is too many, most, miss the joy that comes from that relationship. As recipients, we then are sent as conduits of God’s comfort, purpose, and strength.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.

 

  • My Sabbatical Application: We walk out a long obedience in the same direction and each day matters.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” 4 For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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Life is short…

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Life is short…

  • Y.O.L.O. 🡪 Party hard (eat, drink and be merry).

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Life is short…

  • Y.O.L.O. 🡪 Party hard (eat, drink and be merry).
  • Be cynical about everything (nihilism).

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Life is short…

  • Y.O.L.O. 🡪 Party hard (eat, drink and be merry).
  • Be cynical about everything (nihilism).
  • Waste moments – idle – and move on quickly from anything that causes pain (don’t attach).

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Life is short…

  • Y.O.L.O. 🡪 Party hard (eat, drink and be merry).
  • Be cynical about everything (nihilism).
  • Waste moments – idle – and move on quickly from anything that causes pain (don’t attach).
  • Wander aimlessly without purpose (Israel in the desert).

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.
    • Our sin is eternally serious.

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.
    • Our sin is eternally serious.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.
    • Our sin is eternally serious.
    • The wrath of God’s righteous anger is eternally real.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers.

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.
    • Our sin is eternally serious.
    • The wrath of God’s righteous anger is eternally real.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.
    • The nature of God calls us to glorify and recognize Him.
    • Our lives are short.
    • Our lives are hard.
    • Our sin is eternally serious.
    • The wrath of God’s righteous anger is eternally real.
    • We don’t recognize the magnitude of our problem.

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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Psalm 90:1-17

For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. 10 The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. 11 Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you?

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer:  

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Life is short…

  • Y.O.L.O. 🡪 Party hard (eat, drink and be merry).
  • Be cynical about everything (nihilism).
  • Waste moments – idle – and move on quickly from anything that causes pain (don’t attach).
  • Wander aimlessly without purpose (Israel in the desert).

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.

 

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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What’s NOT numbering our days look like:

  • Not that focused, conscious of God.

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What’s NOT numbering our days look like:

  • Not that focused, conscious of God.

  • Too invested in Temporary stuff: Focusing on material gain or personal comfort.

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What’s NOT numbering our days look like:

  • Not that focused, conscious of God.

  • Too invested in Temporary stuff: Focusing on material gain or personal comfort.

  • Disconnected from Others- care more about self. The people around you are far more important than your to-do list.

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What’s NOT numbering our days look like:

  • Not that focused, conscious of God.

  • Too invested in Temporary stuff: Focusing on material gain or personal comfort.

  • Disconnected from Others- care more about self. The people around you are far more important than your to-do list.

  • Refusing to Reconcile. Holding grudges.

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What’s NOT numbering our days look like:

  • Not that focused, conscious of God.

  • Too invested in Temporary stuff: Focusing on material gain or personal comfort.

  • Disconnected from Others- care more about self. The people around you are far more important than your to-do list.

  • Refusing to Reconcile. Holding grudges.

  • Unwillingness to Share the hope, truth and joy of the Gospel.

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What’s numbering our days look like:

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What’s numbering our days look like:

  • Numbering your days = remembering that your life is short, and your dying will be soon.

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What’s numbering our days look like:

  • Numbering your days = remembering that your life is short, and your dying will be soon.

  • Great wisdom (Gaining God’s perspective) = periodically pondering these things.

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.
    • Number our days.

 

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.
    • Number our days.
    • Experience the magnitude of God’s love that fills us with gladness. happiness. makes us joyful.

 

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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GOD’S MATH:�

Daily Satisfaction = <Evening> Happiness

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GOD’S MATH:�

Daily Satisfaction = Eternal Happiness

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.
    • Number our days.
    • Experience the magnitude of His love that fills us with gladness. happiness. makes us joyful.

 

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.
    • Number our days.
    • Experience the magnitude of His love that fills us with gladness. happiness. makes us joyful.
    • Be in awe of His work and power showing that God is our dwelling place.

 

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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Psalm 90:1-17

12 So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom. 13 Return, O Lord! How long? Have pity on your servants! 14 Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. 15 Make us glad for as many days as you have afflicted us, and for as many years as we have seen evil. 16 Let your work be shown to your servants, and your glorious power to their children. 17 Let the favor of the Lord our God be upon us, and establish the work of our hands upon us; yes, establish the work of our hands!

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  • The Crisis: Man's Mortality and Sin Before an Eternal, Holy God.

  • The Answer: Embracing God's Wisdom, Mercy, and Purpose.

 

  • My Sabbatical Application: We walk out a long obedience in the same direction and each day matters.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

  • Number our days.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

  • Number our days.

    • Pretend October 31 is your last day.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

  • Number our days.

    • Pretend October 31 is your last day.

    • UPDATE your Pray/Watch/Step List.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

  • Number our days.

    • Pretend October 31 is your last day.

    • UPDATE your Pray/Watch/Step List.
      • Bless app. Begin with prayer Listen Eat Serve Share your Story.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

  • Number our days.

    • Pretend October 31 is your last day.

    • UPDATE your Pray/Watch/Step List.
      • Bless app. Begin with prayer Listen Eat Serve Share your Story.

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Mondays Matter: Live Intentionally.

  • Number our days.

    • Pretend October 31 is your last day.

    • UPDATE your Pray/Watch/Step List.
      • Bless app. Begin with prayer Listen Eat Serve Share your Story.

    • Read Psalm 90 every day this week, asking God to satisfy you with His unending love (living proof of a LOVING GOD)

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