Psalm 139 - 1.9.26

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-14

“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Observations:

God is with us wherever we go. There is no place when can go that he is not present. He knows everything about us, even what we will say before we say it. He knit us together in our mother‘s womb. Knitting is a procedure that takes time. This shows that God carefully planned out who we are and the characteristics he would give us. We are “fearfully and wonderfully made”. 

Application 

I so enjoy God’s creation and marvel at His design.  Yesterday I was at a botanical garden and ended up stopped every few steps to take a picture of a unique flower. That same beauty is in all of us. God knit us in our mother’s womb. Thinking on this makes me realize I need to look at myself and others with that same amazement. Everything God creates is wonderful and has a purpose. He loves us so much He will never leave us. He’s always by my side. 

David declares, “I know that full well.” He had walked through hard times and recognized God’s hand on his life in the midst of it all, even waiting after being anointed king and having to run for his life. 

Prayer

Father God,

Your handiwork is amazing.  Thank you for all the variety and intricate design this earth contains. You created me wonderfully with the same care. Thank you that I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Please help me remember this as I go about my day.  As I look at others, even when I’m annoyed, please help me remember they are your creation. May I find the same beauty in them as I find looking at the ocean. Thank you for always being with me and surrounding me with your presence. Help me to look to your Holy Spirit for guidance throughout my day. May what I do honor you as shine to others how incredible you are. 

Amen

- Cindy Howard