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Psalm 90:17b "Establish the work of our hands for us..."

Day 12 – Psalm 90

“Establish the work of our hands for us…” Psalm 90:17b

A MUCH-NEEDED PRAYER OF WISDOM

Moses concluded his wisdom-psalm with a deeply insightful prayer. May this be our prayer too!

“And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us,
And establish the work of our hands for us;
Yes, establish the work of our hands.”
Psalm 90:17

1. “And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us”

a) Two aspects of God’s work must be especially appreciated:-
i) Glory Psalm 90:16
ii) Beauty Psalm 90:17
b) These must be prayed for humbly.

2. “And establish the work of our hands for us”

a) The work of our hands.
i) This is not to be dismissed or despised.
ii) We must attempt to make our contribution to life.
b) Establishing of the work of our hands.
i) God’s hand of blessing is necessary.
ii) God’s hand of power must be recognized.
iii) Unless God establishes, all our efforts could be in vain.

3. “Yes, establish the work of our hands”

a) This second plea to be established reinforces the correctness and soundness of this prayer.
b) There is humble recognition that God’s involvement is necessary.
i) This prayer must be made with deep humility.
ii) It must be made with great earnestness.
iii) It must be made with hard-earned wisdom.