Psalm 144:3-4

 

Psalm 144:3-4

Lord, what are human beings that you care for them, mere mortals that you think of them? They are like a breath; their days are like a fleeting shadow.

We are so insignificant,

Fragile, to say the least,

And yet, we are given a gift

Above each bird or beast.

You’ve given us a mortal life,

With a soul born in You.

We may be just a passing breath,

But one that You value.

You’ve taught us to follow Your Word

And we fail every day,

Yet You correct and redirect

Us back upon the way.

We walk in arrogance and pride

At all we have achieved,

When all we have is from Your hand,

Your gifts that we’ve received.

I cannot fathom what You see

In wretched souls like mine,

But I’m grateful You see in me

That spark of Your design.