A close call?

Psalms 139:1-18
TO THE CHOIRMASTER. A PSALM OF DAVID.
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.
Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.
For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.

As I read this Psalm today I am reminded of God’s all knowing and all powerful presence in my life every minute of every day. I may or may not have had a close brush with evil yesterday and since then the enemy, or my own weak flesh, has been recalling the event to mind, trying to drum up fear in me by suggesting all the horrible things that might have happened, so much so that tears would start to well up along with that feeling of wanting to curl up in a ball under the covers. I was even starting to think, oh no!, I have some sort of post traumatic trauma now.

But God, by His sweet Holy Spirit broke through and reminded me to set my mind on Him. Give thanks to Him. Praise His Awesomeness. Meditate on His Word, the truth. And this is the truth, that His eyes were on me every minute of yesterday afternoon. I was NEVER alone. And no evil can touch me without His allowing it. And if He had allowed it, still, He would have walked through it right beside me. Because I am His, and He promised to never leave me or forsake me. Even in the depths of Sheol, behold, He is there!

For a moment, or several, I had only been focused on what I could see with my human eyes. Me (helpless, defenseless—lie, lie) alone in the presence of evil, possibly. Forgive me Lord! For forgetting the divine power within me byYour Spirit, the mighty angels who do your bidding, and the faithful Almighty Abba Father who never left me. And I praise You and glorify Your Name, and thank You for correcting my focus, casting out fear, and for the tears that now well up at these thoughts of how wonderful You are.

 

[Moodie]

That is a wonderful testimony of Gods mercy and compassion. Love to read the Psalms and this portion of Scripture is my favorite. Gods protection and care comes to us when we are in the center of His will and doing what He told us to do. Thanks for sharing. God bless you.

 

[Dirksenn]

Thanks for sharing such a touching experience of the five graces of God in our lfie. Sight, sound, touch, smell and taste. It is God who has given to us and we must and should be thankful. Continue to praise and honor the Lord in everything you do for Him.

 

[Muani]

Love these verses. Thanks for sharing.

 

[GreeterMadelynn]

Think only on the right thoughs, believe in Gods word. His truth is going on and will never pass away. Guard your hearts and let no mistakes come before the Lord. Jesus continue to call us. Come unto Me. I will give you rest. Yes Lord. I am coming to You.

 

[Urban]

I am waiting for the call from heaven. Jesus will call us sooner or later. I am ready to go up in the clouds to meet my Savior and my Lord and say. I love You Jesus. You have done so much for me.

 

[Greyer]

Holy Spirit, Thou art welcome in this site. Fill us with Thy power and Thy love. Omnipotent Father of mercy and grace. Thou art welcome in this place. Thank you for sharing Psalms. I love this book. Jesus inspired David to write such wonderful words for us.

 

[Worthington]

I often see you crying, I see your pain and I can do something for you today. I will take everything that is bothering you and give you a new heart to rejoice and to walk in the light of the Lord your God. A close call to the Lord. He will hear us and send help and grace to our life.

 

[Nyo brenda]

Psalms 139:1-18
TO THE CHOIRMASTER. A PSALM OF DAVID.
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.
Where shall I go from your Spirit?
Or where shall I flee from your presence?
If I ascend to heaven, you are there!
If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
If I take the wings of the morning
and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea,
even there your hand shall lead me,
and your right hand shall hold me.
If I say, “Surely the darkness shall cover me,
and the light about me be night,”
even the darkness is not dark to you;
the night is bright as the day,
for darkness is as light with you.
For you formed my inward parts;
you knitted me together in my mother's womb.
I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Wonderful are your works;
my soul knows it very well.
My frame was not hidden from you,
when I was being made in secret,
intricately woven in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed substance;
in your book were written, every one of them,
the days that were formed for me,
when as yet there was none of them.
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.

As I read this Psalm today I am reminded of God’s all knowing and all powerful presence in my life every minute of every day. I may or may not have had a close brush with evil yesterday and since then the enemy, or my own weak flesh, has been recalling the event to mind, trying to drum up fear in me by suggesting all the horrible things that might have happened, so much so that tears would start to well up along with that feeling of wanting to curl up in a ball under the covers. I was even starting to think, oh no!, I have some sort of post traumatic trauma now.

But God, by His sweet Holy Spirit broke through and reminded me to set my mind on Him. Give thanks to Him. Praise His Awesomeness. Meditate on His Word, the truth. And this is the truth, that His eyes were on me every minute of yesterday afternoon. I was NEVER alone. And no evil can touch me without His allowing it. And if He had allowed it, still, He would have walked through it right beside me. Because I am His, and He promised to never leave me or forsake me. Even in the depths of Sheol, behold, He is there!

For a moment, or several, I had only been focused on what I could see with my human eyes. Me (helpless, defenseless—lie, lie) alone in the presence of evil, possibly. Forgive me Lord! For forgetting the divine power within me byYour Spirit, the mighty angels who do your bidding, and the faithful Almighty Abba Father who never left me. And I praise You and glorify Your Name, and thank You for correcting my focus, casting out fear, and for the tears that now well up at these thoughts of how wonderful You are.

Thank u Jesus