Knowing forgiveness in Christ at a heart level leads us to fear God and hate sin; for the fear of the Lord is hatred toward sin ( Proverbs 8:13 ). Psalm 139:2-16;23. Psalm 139 Responding to God—Notes for Adults. 1 For the leader. You know everything I do; from far away you understand all my thoughts. He knows our thoughts even before we think them. with all my ways you are familiar. That is the point of Psalm 139. 4 Responses to Questions for Reflection to Help in the Study of Psalm 139-142. theywhoseek says: March 16, 2014 at 1:06 pm. Psalm 139 speaks volumes of the greatness of God but it also speaks volumes of the greatness of His love for … June 14, 2015. Every aspect of this Psalm applies to our Christian walk as well. Psalm 139 To the person who trusts the LORD, the fact that he knows everything about us is both a comforting and a restraining notion. long ago you breathed life into me. He knows our actions from the time we rise in the morning until the moment we go to bed at night. Tucker and Grant note how many hymns tend to highlight the fascination and comfort gained from God’s presence. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O … It is David's appeal of a good conscience unto God, against the malicious suspicions and calumnies of men, in Ps 139:1-24. 139. Photo Today's reflection is on Psalm 139. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. It is not the intention to recite the whole psalm, but to show it as a template of turning from sin to the grace of Christ. Verse Of The Week // Psalm 139:13-14 // We were created by God on purpose, for a purpose. (Psalms 139:3 RSV) You know the way I choose to go, and you know the habits of my life. 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O LORD, you know it altogether. Ps 139:1 O L ORD, you have searched me and you know me. For me, Psalm 139 is the most beautiful Psalm meditating on the omnipresence of God that’s why I chose this. Psalms 139. However, “Rarely do hymns remind us of the kind of pervasive presence of God in our lives that might prompt a sense of holy fear.We are content with having God near us, but preferably not too near” (927). 2 Jim Erwin, “How Well God Knows Me,” Psalm 139:1-18, 21 September 2015, Lectionary Reflections Year B (2014-2015), Logos Bible Software Notes. 14I praise you, because I am wonderfully made; wonderful are your works! O God, how difficult I find your thoughts; how many of them there are! ( R) in my mother’s womb. Psalm 139 - For the choir director: A psalm of David. 3 You sift through my travels and my rest;. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O … family and personality, 4 Even before a word is on my tongue, O Lord, you know it completely. Whilst away on retreat, I decided to reflect on all that has happened in the last twelve months, to learn to live with the gifts from this incredible journey, and to start to look forward again. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Every aspect of this Psalm applies to our Christian walk as well. There is nowhere we can go that God is not there also. You have looked deep into my heart, LORD, and you know all about me. and are acquainted with all my ways. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. 3 John F. Brug, Psalms 73–150, 2nd ed., LORD, you know it all.. 5 Behind and before you encircle me You are special and there is a unique plan already in place for your entire life. I remember the childhood saying, “I know I’m special cause God didn’t make no junk.” One of my favorite recording artists, India Arie, expressed the same sentiment when she sang: When I look in the mirror and the only one there is meEvery freckle on my face is where it's supposed to beAnd I know my creator didn't make no mistakes on meMy feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I'm lovin' what I see! Psalm 139:14 I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. David admits his sins (which are not named in the psalm) but anyone can read 2 Samuel 11-12 to learn more. Lord, you have examined me and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. all you do is strange and wonderful. He knows our thoughts even before we think them. Even before a word is on my tongue, lo, O Lord, thou knowest it altogether. There is not a word on my tongue but that You, O LORD, know it well” (vv. From Psalm 139: 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. A Reflection Of The Lament Psalms ... SIM #7 Psalm 139 Genre: The genre of Psalm 139 is Hebrew poetry, simply because the psalms were written in Hebrew and are a collection of poems and laments. Your knowledge of me is too deep; it is beyond my understanding. Can I sit for a moment in wonder and awe at this? He is omnipresent – always everywhere. You weren’t created to be Mother Theresa, or Oscar Romero, or Pope Francis, or Dorothy Day. I. LORD, you have probed me, you know me:. 1 O LORD, you have searched me and known me! 2 You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. God’s gaze upon us is constant. Psalm 139:1-18 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. I. He knows what he did wrong, admits it to God, and pleads with God to wash him clean. I cannot escape this call. You go before me and follow me. Sometimes, we may feel more like a mistake, but we are not. Knowing forgiveness in Christ at a heart level leads us to fear God and hate sin; for the fear of the Lord is hatred toward sin ( Proverbs 8:13 ). Since his knowledge is coupled with his covenant loyalty to us (“steadfast love”), we should feel secure in his strong embrace. This Psalm 139 made me realize that wherever I am, God is always with me and that God has a perfect knowledge of me, and all my thoughts and actions are open before him. 4 Responses to Questions for Reflection to Help in the Study of Psalm 139-142. theywhoseek says: March 16, 2014 at 1:06 pm. I praise you because you are to be feared; LORD, you know it all.. 5 Behind and before you encircle me I. LORD, you have probed me, you know me:. 2. 1 For the leader. Reflections on Psalm 139 1. I cannot escape you. before one of them came to be. The days allotted to me had all been recorded in your book, before any of them ever began. If Christianity is true, Lewis knew it would demand a change in him; he knew what Psalms 139 says: Read More . God knows everything about us. He knows what he did wrong, admits it to God, and pleads with God to wash him clean. Psalm 139:4 "For [there is] not a word in my tongue, [but], lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether." O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. He is with us in the mountaintop experiences of life, and He is with us in the valleys of despair. 1. God performed a miracle in creating us. You search out my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. He is omnipresent – always everywhere. Psalm 139 Responding to God—Notes for Adults. Commentary on Psalm 139:1-6 (Read Psalm 139:1-6) God has perfect knowledge of us, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. Reflection on the Psalms Jesus Didn’t Write Books. We are truly one of a kind. In regards to message and form, Psalm 139 is one of the most unique psalms in the entire Psalter. the one uniquely blessed, the one true self I am. Where could I get away from your presence? Psalms 139 Reflection. Through my experiences, my friendships, through prayer, and through scripture I come to know God more and more personally. I consider the times I struggle with faith and I ask God for the grace to know God’s intimate presence. you would be there to lead me, you would be there to help me. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. As you pray, you’re invited to sit in awe at the miracle you are: God’s creation. Reflection on Psalm 139: 1 by the Rev Wanda Copeland. Yet the reality is that we all need somebody in our lives – and so to know the Lord will always be with us, no matter what, is surely a source of comfort and joy. Hating sin and beholding God’s kindness shown in sending Christ to the cross in our place causes us to fear God and turn from sin. when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there—you saw me before I was born. A psalm of David. God is so far beyond our comprehension! There may be times in our lives when we do feel like ‘running away’ from everything, times when we just want to be completely on our own. Such light deprivation causes them to be depressed, sad, lethargic and occasionally unable to perform even the most basic of tasks. No, You Are Not a Self-made Person (A short reflection on Psalm 139) Psalm 139:1-18 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. I remember the childhood saying, “I know I’m special cause God didn’t make no junk.” One of my favorite recording artists, India Arie, expressed the same sentiment when she sang: Your life is no accident, and the purpose of your life was ordained even before you were born. God is in all things, in all people, in all places. 16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book. Reflections on Psalm 139 It’s twelve months now, since my initial sign-off with depression and anxiety. It begins with a reflection on God’s omniscience: “You observe my walking and reclining, and are familiar with all my ways. When you try to be someone you’re not, you’re going against the movement of the good spirit, the Spirit that calls you to be your true self, the unique self God created you to be. How does God protect me with his watch? First the Psalmist begins with praise and thanksgiving to the Lord, then he addresses the work of the Lord among the nations, and thirdly he speaks of the Lord's purpose for his life. (Read Psalm 139:1-6) God has perfect knowledge of us, and all our thoughts and actions are open before him. Your gaze, ever loving, ever yearning, is upon me. Highlights of the Psalm. Whole Psalm. If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress. --Samuel Annesley (1620-1696), in "The Morning Exercises." Reflections on Psalm 139. Tucker and Grant note how many hymns tend to highlight the fascination and comfort gained from God’s presence. It is not primarily a gaze of judgement or condemnation, but of love. The psalm divides into four stanzas of six verses each—the first (Psalms 139:1-6) dealing with the omniscience of God; the second (Psalms 139:7-12), with his omnipresence; the third (Psalms 139:13-18), with his omnipotence; and the fourth (Psalms 139:19-24) containing the supplication. and help me to love the me you intimately created. You know when I sit and stand; you understand my thoughts from afar. --Samuel Annesley (1620-1696), in "The Morning Exercises." Psalm 139 reflects on the human condition, and specifically God’s interaction with the individual human experience. Through the created world I come to know God. This leads to reflection on the mystery of man's being. The Lord God who made us is all powerful. You know when I am resting or when I am working, and from heaven you discover my thoughts. Yet, day after day I am given intimate knowledge of God, just as God has intimate knowledge of me. From Psalm 139: 1 O Lord, you have searched me and known me. All my interests, my passions, my personality, make me me. 17 How precious to me are your thoughts, # 139:17 Or How amazing are your thoughts concerning me. If I flew away beyond the east or lived in the farthest place in the west, God! Psalm 139 is a much-loved psalm with some noteworthy, well-known phrases in it such as these: “You have searched me, Lord, and you know me” (v. 1); “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made” (v. 14); “See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (v. 24). 15My bones are not hidden from you, When I was being made in secret, fashioned in the depths of the earth. You hem me in, behind and before, and lay your hand upon me. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. This beautiful psalm deserves to be pondered with “all our heart”—bringing our minds, emotions, and choices before the LORD and his inerrant word. I can travel to the other side of the earth, I can be in the depths of grief, I can switch off all the lights, I can cover myself in the heaviest blanket, and God would still be with me. ( R) in my mother’s womb. The psalm opens and closes with God’s knowledge of his people: “O Lord, you have searched me and known me!” (verse 1) “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Psalm 138 is a glorious song of praise to the Lord, and a very practical Psalm for us to consider. God is everywhere around us. Psalm 139:6 "[Such] knowledge [is] too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot [attain] unto it." Your heavenly Father knows everything about you, is present everywhere around you, and performed a. 2 you know when I sit and stand; * a. you understand my thoughts from afar. Reflection on the Psalms Jesus Didn’t Write Books. There is one Psalm which it were well if Christians would do by it as Pythagoras by his Golden Precepts, --every morning and evening repeat it. My very self you know. You notice everything I do and everywhere I go. Be close, see me, form me, You know when I sit down or stand up. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there! The first principle of interoperation is that the psalms blend experience, emotion, and theology. with all my ways you are familiar. As regards the body. Even before a word is on my tongue, Lord you know it all. 5 You hem me in, behind and before, From the beginning, prayer has been essential to the life and existence of L'Abri. You blessed me with DNA and fingerprints, Can I be myself before God? 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