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July 01, 2008
Psalms 139
In getting ready for this week's Sunday School lesson, I came across Psalms 139 and it really spoke to me of how closely God is with us and how we can never get so far away that he isn't right there with us.
Here's my favorite section, verses 1-10:
"O LORD, you have examined my heart
and know everything about me.
You know when I sit down or stand up.
You know my thoughts when I'm far away.
You see me when I travel
and when I rest at home.
You know everything I do.
You know what I am going to say
even before I say it, LORD.
You go before me and follow me.
You place your hand of blessing on my head.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me,
too great for me to understand!
I can never escape from your Spirit!
I can never get away from your presence!
If I go up to heaven, you are there;
if I go down to the grave, you are there.
If I ride the wings of the morning,
if I dwell by the farthest oceans,
even there your hand will guide me,
and your strength will support me."
This verse is perhaps especially comforting to me because I sometimes feel alone, unseen, and far from home. But with God, I am never truly alone, unseen, or far from home. Because ultimately home is where God is, and God is everywhere.
Posted by Selena at July 1, 2008 09:42 PM
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Just dropped by... Very moving blog post. I'm glad I took the time to swing by.
~Blessings!~
Posted by: Bill Snodgrass at July 4, 2008 05:10 PM
Hi, Bill.
Thanks for stopping for and for posting a comment. It's always a special treat to get a comment from a real person, as opposed to just the usual spam bot. ;)
Hope you're having a good 4th.
Posted by: Selena at July 4, 2008 05:36 PM