brevity

In our rush to be successful,

     or as we pursue "The American Dream",

         or as we strive to build glittering, powerful lives, let us think on these words...



Psalm 39:4 "LORD, remind me how brief my time on earth will be.

  Remind me that my days are numbered;

  how fleeting my life is.

5 You 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."


6 We are merely moving shadows,

  and all our busy rushing ends in nothing.

We heap up wealth,

  not knowing who will spend it.

7 And so, Lord, where do I put my hope?

  My only hope is in you.