Psalm 139

STOP! Read Psalm 139 yourself, first. It is much more worth the read than anything I have to say.

I got this picture in an email from Dad today. He took it from our porch. Even though I've seen 18 years of sunsets from that same spot, I can't imagine what this one looked like in person because every single sunset has been different.

What a beautiful Artist we serve.

"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.
You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion,
as I was woven together in the dark of the womb."
Psalm 139:13-15
That same God crafted me together. Yesterday I couldn't stand myself. I woke up this morning and read day 2 (yes, Kenisha... I'm a little behind) of The Purpose Driven Life, and Warren quoted this Psalm. And, I actually thought about it. See, I've heard that God knit me together so many times that I didn't care any more. Have you ever knit something together or watched someone knit? It's a tedious process, and, come to think of it, the yarn comes together and looks kind of like DNA. God knit your DNA together on purpose.

"Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
Point out anything in me that offends you,
and lead me along the path of everlasting life."
Psalm 139:23-24

So, not only does God know what He created us to be, but He also knows all of the junk we add. I add anxiety to the peace that passes understanding and striving to grace. My heart is flighty and my emotions tumultuous.

But, this is my eternal refrain: The God who truly knows me really loves me.

He loves me enough to make bright plans for me and create a place to rest my heart. He makes gorgeous sunsets on the Chesapeake Bay and taste buds for delivery Chinese food. He knows what I need, who I need, and when I need them.

And, He knows I need Him most of all, so He won't ever forsake me.