Laurie Warner / Receptionist

Psalm 139:1-6

O Lord, You have searched me and known me!

You know when I sit down and when I rise up; You discern my thoughts from afar.

You search out my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways.

Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

It is high; I cannot attain it.

I was challenged by Pastor Pat’s message about unpacking issues of self-worth. Like many others, I also hear those negative things going through my head. It was good to be reminded to be aware of those messages I hear, and then how to take care of them. For me, I can’t let them take hold and become truth in my mind. Sorting out the truth from the lies is not always an easy thing.
 

When I am faced with self-doubt and fear, I go to the word of God to see what my Father says about me. This Psalm of David is very comforting. It tells me of a Father who knows all about me, all the time. He is on my side! And as is stated in verse 6, “Such knowledge is too wonderful for me! I cannot attain it!” Who can fully understand the awesomeness of God’s love? I know I can’t, but I am so glad to have words of truth like these to meditate on when I need encouragement. And who can forget “Let It Go”? (Thanks, Nancy!)