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Posted on 12/02/2024 6:01:23 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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Happy Monday Maryland motoring!
Good evening to you PROCON!
Howdy lightman!
~ Road Trip: Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Maryland ~
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Psalm 139 powerfully presents some of God’s attributes or qualities. In verses 1-6, the singer celebrates His omniscience—that He knows everything. In verses 7-12, he discusses the omnipresence of God—that He’s everywhere present at the same time. Then in verses 13-16, we consider His omnipotence—that He’s all-powerful, particularly in His power to create. And not just creation in general, but how He’s created us! David exults: “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (v. 14). Considering God deeply, however, leads the psalmist with a desire to be examined by Him. David concludes: “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (vv. 23-24).
Discover praise and prayer in this study to learn more about the Psalms.
When my sister found a storybook from our childhood, my mom, now in her seventies, was delighted. She remembered all the funny details about a bear who stole honey and got chased by a swarm of angry bees. She also remembered how my sister and I laughed as we anticipated the bear’s escape. “Thank you for always telling us stories when we were kids,” I told my mom. She knows my whole story including what I was like as a young child. Now that I’m an adult, she still knows and understands me.
God knows us too—deeper than any human being can, including ourselves. David says He’s “searched” us (Psalm 139:1). In His love, He’s examined us and understands us perfectly. God knows our thoughts, understanding the reasons behind and meanings of what we say (vv. 2, 4). He’s intimately familiar with every detail that makes us who we are, and He uses this knowledge to help us (vv. 2-5). He who knows us most doesn’t turn away in distaste but reaches out to us with His love and wisdom.
When we feel lonely, unseen, or forgotten, we can be secure in the truth that God is always with us, sees us, and knows us (vv. 7-10). He knows all the sides of us that others don’t—and more. Like David, we can say with confidence, “You know me . . . . Your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast” (vv. 1, 10).
How are you encouraged by a wise and loving God who knows you so intimately? How can you share His loving presence with others?
Dear God, You know me best and love me most. I’m so grateful for Your hand on my life.
Evening, Lauren. Kathy!
Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))
Good evening to you Kathy!
*HUGS*
Good evening and thank you Mayor!
Howdy Mooch Pooch!
Hi there left that other site!
*HUGS*
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
Howdy radu!
*HUGS*
Howdy, lauren. *Hugz*
Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?
It was a very quiet one here, which suited me fine. Too darn cold to want to go anywhere. LOL
Hi radu, just popping in to say hi, still resting & recovering here, hope all is well your way.
Howdy, PRO!
How’s it goin’ out your way?
It’s cold here and now we’re getting our first snow of the season. Fortunately, it won’t amount to anything.
But it’s still there. brrrrr
Howdy, Kathy.
Things go fairly smoothly today, for a change?
Glad you popped in for a minute or two. Keep resting and recovering so you’ll be back to your old self again asap!
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