Psalm 139:23-24 – “Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts.  Test me, and know my concerns.  ²⁴ See if there is any idolatrous way in me,and lead me in the everlasting way.”

As I arose and began my daily prayer, reading, and musing on the Word of God, Psalm 139 became my focus.  That one Psalm contains a lifetime of revelation, but I will extract what impressed upon my heart today.

A reality that is incredibly comforting to some and one that robs some of sleep is that God is everywhere and sees everything.   He not only sees but also hears even before we do or say anything.

Let that soak in for a moment.   God knows and sees EVERYTHING!   That is either the greatest source of comfort or the worst nightmare.   We may fool other people and even ourselves, but not God.

God knew us before we were conceived.   He formed us precisely as He desired in the womb.  He wrote the desired destiny of our lives in His book before we were even conceived.  (Psalm 139:13-16).

God gave us the ability to think, the gifts, talents, and natural abilities before we were born to enable us to fulfill His destiny for us.   We were created for a purpose and should never compare ourselves with others or lament our seeming inability to do certain things.  We have the ability to do what we were designed for.

Yes, we hone, sharpen, and develop those abilities, but they make us unique.   I don’t need to be you, and you don’t need to be me, but in the scheme of things, our combined abilities accomplish God’s purposes if we cooperate with Him and learn contentment in our calling and purpose.  Maybe He didn’t design us to be the visible part.  Be content with who you are.  Your role is valuable to the kingdom.

Psalm 139:23-24 should be our continual prayer, desire, and attitude.  “Examine me, O God, and probe my thoughts.  Test me, and know my concerns (cares, fears, desires).  24.  See if there is any idolatrous way in me, and lead me in the everlasting way.”

Psalm 141:3-4 – “O LORD, place a guard on my mouth (a muzzle might be needed).  Protect the opening of my lips.  4.  Do not let me have evil desires (accomplished by filling our hearts and minds with Him) or participate in sinful activities (discipline and commitment).”

This is all founded upon the reality that God is everywhere and knows everything.  God has chosen to love us, even seeing and knowing us, because He is love and knows who He created us to be.   Our part is to cooperate with the Holy Spirit in becoming.  That would also include never justifying ourselves or believing we cannot be who He designed us to be.

You are one in a million, unique, and original, and you have a special purpose.   Take what you have and use it for God.   Little is much if God is in it, and remember, the reward is not based on the magnitude but on obedience and faithfulness.  If God didn’t design you to be world-famous, you will live miserably trying to be.   Bloom where you are planted and be the flower you were designed to be; then, you will have peace and impact the kingdom more than you will know in this life.

Knowing that God knows enables us to be at peace in all things!