When King David comes face to face with the brevity of life, his heart burns with the realization of the smallness of our existence. Instead of being discouraged by apparent lack of meaning in this world, David places his hope in God and is driven to live rightly before the Lord. His example challenges us to live with wisdom and purpose, intentionally seeking God in every moment, so we do not waste a single breath distracted by that which will not matter in eternity.