Biblical Protestant Prayer
Psalm 90 / Prayer of Moses
Psalm 90 is a biblical prayer of Moses that reflects on God's eternity, human frailty, wisdom, mercy, and the lasting work of God's hands.
Biblical setting
Psalm 90 is traditionally identified as a prayer of Moses. It stands as one of the most solemn and reflective prayers in the Book of Psalms, holding God's eternity beside the shortness and fragility of human life.
The prayer asks God to teach His people to number their days, to satisfy them with mercy, and to establish the work of their hands.
Why it matters in Protestant prayer
In Protestant prayer life, Psalm 90 is often used for reflection, repentance, wisdom, grief, aging, legacy, and renewed dependence on God. It gives words for moments when life feels brief, fragile, or uncertain.
The psalm does not end in despair. It turns toward God's mercy, gladness, beauty, and the hope that God can make faithful work endure.
How it may be prayed
Psalm 90 may be prayed word for word, read slowly as a meditation on time and eternity, or used as a guide for asking God for wisdom, mercy, joy, and lasting fruitfulness.
Source note
PWG currently provides the King James Version wording of Psalm 90 for this Protestant prayer path. Other modern Bible translations may have separate copyright or permission considerations.