Since my wonderful Bible study class is over for the summer, I am doing my own personal study. I am going through the books of the Bible and writing down words or phrases that describe God. It's quite amazing at how many words there are that describe who God is. I just got through with Psalm and I was going back through some of my notes, and I reread Psalm 139. It is my favorite book/chapter in the Bible. It paints the perfect picture of God's love for us. It is hard to imagine how He can love any of us that much. I mess up daily, and I know I let Him down constantly, but I am so thankful He doesn't hold that against me. There are some verses from this chapter that really stand out to me.
**verse 4 "Before a word is on my tongue, you know it completely, O Lord."
Wow! How scary is that? There have been many times in my life where I have said something, and I immediately want to take it back. It's scary to know that the Lord knew I would say those hurtful words...makes me really strive to Think before I speak.
**verse 7-8 "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."
I find great comfort in knowing this. No matter where I go, the Lord is always there with me. I can remember some very lonely times in college, (especially my freshman year) and all I had to do was...pray. He makes it very simple for us. Praying is our great tool in knowing Him better and really knowing ourselves better.
**verse 13-14 "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."
This is my favorite by far. He created me! Little ole' me in McKinney, Texas! I sometimes can't believe that He would care enough about me. His love for me is too hard to understand. But I think I have a tiny glimpse of that when I look at my daughter. My heart hurts because I love her so much. Tears come to my eyes when I look at her sometimes. My love for her is incomprehensible--and that is how He feels about me, except 10 times more! It's how He feels for all his children. I am so thankful that He knows me so well, and He doesn't run away from me. What an amazing, holy, magnificent God we serve.
Thank you for loving me Father despite all my flaws. I find great hope in reading Psalm 139. What wonderful words of love. Thank you for blessing me with my precious daughter who has taught me a little bit about what you feel for me. This chapter has been my calming water in the mist of many storms. Just knowing all I have to do is open your Word, and read it---there I can learn about your forgiveness, mercy, and grace. Thank you for loving me and caring about me. There are so many terrible things in the world-from violence, to war, to hate-yet, you still make time for me. I am so thankful to know you. I love you.
Chicago
6 years ago
4 comments:
What an inspirational post! I'm excited to see the list you come up with at the end of your study. Oh and btw, give my little sweetie a kiss from Auntie! (No, not Jeff, London!! Ha ha!)
Love, Auntie
What a wonderful post, and written so well....!I don't know if I have ever told you or not, but when I saw that Psalm 139 was your favorite I was shocked...that has been my favorite passage of the Bible for several years now! I take great comfort in the part that says, "you hem me in behind and before, you have laid your hand upon me." Great minds think alike, huh?!! Love ya, MOM
that's a great idea.....definately post your list when you're done. I'll have to read that Psalm tomorrow with my dev. Thanks.
Mandy, that is and has been since high school one of my favorite passages of the Bible as well. I did like reading your thoughts on it, because my own were coming from a different perspective. It's amazing to see what God can do through one piece of his Word, and that different things can be taken from it all the time by different readers.
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