I said to myself

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Psalm 39: 1-5: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. But as I stood there in silence-- not even speaking of good things--the turmoil within me grew worse. The more I thought about it, the hotter I got, igniting a fire of words. Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be, Remind me that my days are numbered--how fleeting my life is. 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.

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We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it. And so, Lord, where do I put my hope? My only hope is in you. Rescue me from my rebellion. Do not let fools mock me. I am silent before you, I won't say a word, for my punishment is from you. But please stop striking me! I am exhausted by the blows from you hand. When you discipline us for our sins, you consume like a moth what is precious to us. Each of us is but a breath. Hear my prayer, O Lord! Listen to my cries for help! Don't ignore my tears, For I am you guest--a traveler passing through, as my ancestors were before me. Leave me alone so I can smile again before I am gone and exist no more. (6-13)