We continue today with our journey through Psalm 139.
(3) You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. (4) Even before a word is on my tongue, O LORD, you know it completely. (5) You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. (6) Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is so high that I cannot attain it.
As we plod through the paths of our lives, it is comforting to know that we are not alone. Our experiences, both good and bad, are not just our own. God walks with us. God's hand is there on our backs encouraging us when we don't want to go on, holding us back when we want to foolishly rush forward, and reaching out to share our greatest joys and sorrows. Yet God is present in our lives in more than just a metaphorical sense. God surrounds us, behind and before, with people and other wonders of creation so that we might know of God's nearness. That great cloud of witnesses to God's love always surrounds us, and sometimes we cannot help but simply marvel at how near God truly is.
Connection: Keep your eyes open for moments when God's goodness and nearness comes over you, whether it's in the sight of falling snow, conversation with a loved one, or spending time with the people who share their daily lives with you. Sometimes these moments don't need any analysis, but are best spent simply in awe of God.
Wondrous God, we know that you show your love for us in so many ways. Thank you for sticking with us through the good and the bad and for showing your love to us through all that you have placed around us. Use us also to surround others with your love. Amen.
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