Today I bring you encouragement from Psalm 139

Psalm 139 

O LORD, you examine me and know. You know when I sit down and when I get up; even from far away you understand my motives. You carefully observe me when I travel or when I lie down to rest; you are aware of everything I do.  Certainly my tongue does not frame a word without you, O LORD, being thoroughly aware of it.  You squeeze me in from behind and in front; you place your hand on me.    Your knowledge is beyond my comprehension; it is so far beyond me, I am unable to fathom it. 

Biblical Studies Press. (2006). The NET Bible First Edition; Bible. English. NET Bible.; The NET Bible (Ps 139:1–6). Biblical Studies Press.

God's presence in our walk here often astounds us.  So often the world tries to convince us we are on our own.  That we are separate and that no one knows our trials.  

The words here give us the reassurance that someone is with us all the time. 

It is strange, we can see God's presence when we look at others be it a talented singer bringing a crowd to it's feet or that everyday person of little prominence.  Both in their own special way let God shine through them.  It can be so clear how God is manifested through their lives.  

This Psalm helps us to look for that presence in our lives.  We look for as the Psalm says "God squeezing us in."  He is so close, we are never alone, we never have been and we never will be.  

When God does know us this well, we need not fear Him for He is a part of all we do.  He uses us with all our weaknesses and faults standing with us every step of the way.

Perhaps we struggle to see God in our lives because He is just that close and He accepts us just as we are, His children.  We are in a constant state of being molded and refined.

Amen

Musical Encouragement:  "Just as I am" Brian Doerksen