2. 1 I said to myself, “I will watch
what I do and not sin in what I
say. I will hold my tongue when
the ungodly are around me.”
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3. 2But as I stood there in silence—
not even speaking of good
things— the turmoil within me
grew worse. 3The more I thought
about it, the hotter I got, igniting
a fire of words:
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4. To believe that sin management
is your responsibility
is a serious error.

5. 4“LORD, remind me how brief my
time on earth will be. Remind me
that my days are numbered—
how fleeting my life is.
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6. 5You have made my life no
longer than the width of my hand.
My entire lifetime is just a
moment to you; at best, each of
us is but a breath.”
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7. 6We are merely moving
shadows, and all our busy
rushing ends in nothing. We
heap up wealth, not knowing who
will spend it.
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8. 7And so, Lord, where do I put my
hope? My only hope is in you.
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9. 8Rescue me from my rebellion.
Do not let fools mock me. 9I am
silent before you; I won’t say a
word, for my punishment is from
you.
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10. 10But please stop striking me! I
am exhausted by the blows from
your hand.
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11. 11When you discipline us for our
sins, you consume like a moth
what is precious to us. Each of
us is but a breath.
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12. It is vitally necessary for you to
talk to Jesus about your suffering
or discipline to learn His
instructive intent.

13. 12Hear my prayer, O LORD!
Listen to my cries for help! Don’t
ignore my tears. For I am your
guest—a traveler passing
through, as my ancestors were
before me.
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14. Ps 51:17 - The sacrifice you
desire is a broken spirit. You will
not reject a broken and repentant
heart, O God. NLT

15. 1 Peter 2:11-12 - Dear friends, I
warn you as “temporary residents
and foreigners” to keep away
from worldly desires that wage
war against your very souls.

16. 12Be careful to live properly
among your unbelieving
neighbors. Then even if they
accuse you of doing wrong, they
will see your honorable behavior,
and they will give honor to God
when he judges the world. NLT

17. Don’t make your residency here.
Don’t set up shop as though you
will never be leaving.

18. Pursue the Eternal, which is
reflective of your True Home.

19. 13Leave me alone so I can smile
again before I am gone and exist
no more. NLT
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20. Psalm 31:10 - I am dying from
grief; my years are shortened by
sadness. Sin has drained my
strength; I am wasting away from
within. NLT

21. But there is Hope in GOD.

22. Meditation
&
Application

23. Our proclaimed theology
requires feet.

24. But, humbling yourself under the
Sovereign determination of
God’s activities shows honor to
Him.

25. Submitting to His will without
complaining is our necessary
part in spiritual maturity.

26. Hope and Humility
are our weapons against
fear and complaining.