Psalm 139 Motivation: Life-Changing Daily Prayer | You Will Never Be the Same | Morning Devotional | Troy Anderson
Psalm 139 Motivation: Life-Changing Daily Prayer | You Will Never Be the Same | Morning Devotional | Troy Anderson
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Psalm 139 Devotional | Begin Your Day with This Powerful Prayer
Exploring God's Unfailing Presence: A Journey Through Psalm 139
Welcome to Revelation Watchers. My dear friends, have you ever pondered these profound questions: How well does God know me? Can I truly hide from Almighty God? These questions lead us to the heart of Psalm 139, a chapter that beautifully reveals God's omnipresence and omniscience.
Today, I invite you to journey with me through Psalm 139, a passage that unveils the depth of God's intimate knowledge of us and His constant presence in our lives. Together, we'll explore how these truths impact our daily walk with the Lord, and I will conclude with a powerful prayer in the mighty name of Jesus. So, stay with me till the end, and open your hearts to receive the blessings of this prayer.
Opening Our Hearts to God's Word: A Prayer for Guidance and Understanding
Let's begin with a prayer. “Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of gratitude and reverence. We ask for Your presence to fill this time together as we explore Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to the truths of Psalm 139. Guide us, Lord, as we seek to understand the depth of Your love and knowledge of us. May Your Holy Spirit lead us into a deeper relationship with You through this reflection. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.”
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Immersing in Scripture: Reading and Reflecting on Psalm 139
Now, let's read Psalm 139 together. Afterward, we'll delve into the exploration and reflection on its profound truths
You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.
You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.
Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.
You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me.
Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.
Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?
If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.
If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea,
even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.
If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,”
even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day,
for darkness is as light to you.
For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!
Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand—when I awake, I am still with you.
If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty!
They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name.
Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you?
I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies.
Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
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Crafted with Purpose: Reflecting on God's Intimate Knowledge and Omnipresence in Psalm 139
Friends, Ephesians 2:10 reminds us that 'we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.' This echoes the message of Psalm 139—that we are intentionally crafted by our Divine Creator, known fully, and loved deeply by Him.
As we journey through this Psalm, let's allow the reality that our lives are an open book before God to motivate us. In His wisdom, He has penned a story of hope and a pathway to righteousness for each of us. Let the knowledge of God's intimate presence energize our spirits and propel us forward in faith.
The first four verses remind us of God's intimate knowledge of us:
O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
Imagine this: before a word is even on our tongue, God knows it completely. This profound knowledge should bring us comfort, knowing we are never misunderstood by God. He understands our routines, our thoughts, and even our unspoken words.
As David continues in verses 5-8, he marvels at how God has surrounded him completely:
You have hedged me behind and before, and laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain it. Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; if I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there.
This truth is a source of great comfort, especially in moments of loneliness or uncertainty. Whether we ascend to the heights or descend into the depths, God is there, guiding and protecting us at every turn.
Moving to verses 9-12, David reflects on the vastness and beauty of God's creation, and yet even in these remote places, God’s hand is there to lead and hold us:
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 fall on me,” even the night shall be light about me; indeed, the darkness shall not hide from You, but the night shines as the day; the darkness and the light are both alike to You.
This speaks to God’s omnipresence, not just in geographical terms, but in every aspect of our lives. His light dispels the darkness of fear and despair, guiding us through the complexities of our personal journeys.
In verses 13-16, David acknowledges that we are marvelously made by God:
For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. My frame was not hidden from You, when I was made in secret, and skillfully wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book, they all were written, the days fashioned for me, when as yet there were none of them.
These verses remind us that each of us is a special creation, crafted with purpose and care. Knowing that our days are written in God’s book before we were born speaks of a God who is not only our Creator but also our Sustainer and Planner.
David’s reflections in verses 17-20 reveal the preciousness of God’s thoughts toward us and his desire for justice:
How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; when I awake, I am still with You. Oh, that You would slay the wicked, O God! Depart from me, therefore, you bloodthirsty men. For they speak against You wickedly; Your enemies take Your name in vain.
David’s acknowledgment of God’s thoughts being with him even upon waking shows an ongoing, intimate relationship with God. From the moment we open our eyes each day, we are on God’s mind.
Finally, in verses 23-24, David turns to God with a prayer of self-examination and guidance:
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
These closing verses capture the essence of a heart yearning for divine guidance and a life lived in alignment with God’s enduring truth and righteousness. They invite us to seek self-awareness before God, to invite His light into the hidden corners of our souls, and to pursue a life that reflects His holiness.
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Walking in God's Care: Embracing the Peace and Purpose of Psalm 139
My dear friends, as we reflect on the profound truths of Psalm 139, let us carry with us the comforting and empowering knowledge that we are deeply known, lovingly created, and constantly watched over by a caring and present God. May this understanding fill our hearts with peace and our lives with purpose as we walk each day under the watchful eye and loving care of our Heavenly Father.
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Embracing Salvation: A Call to Accept Jesus Christ as Your Savior
For those who are listening and feel a stirring in your heart to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, I urge you to receive God's grace with an open and repentant heart. No matter your past, Jesus came to seek and save those who are lost. God loves you, and it is not His will that anyone should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Pray this simple salvation prayer with me:
Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner, and I ask for Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose from the dead. I turn from my sins and invite You to come into my heart and life. I want to trust and follow You as my Lord and Savior. Lord Jesus, hear my prayer, I pray. Thank You, Lord, for saving me. Amen.
If you prayed that prayer, I encourage you to ask a pastor to baptize you at a local church and make that decision public. Baptism is a symbol of your decision to follow Jesus. Then, find fellowship with other believers to learn more about your new life and grow in your faith.
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Closing in Gratitude: A Prayer for God's Presence and Peace
Let us close in prayer. Heavenly Father, we thank You for this time together and for the truths revealed in Psalm 139. We are grateful for Your intimate knowledge of us, Your constant presence, and Your unfailing love. Lord, as we go about our day, help us to live in the assurance of Your presence and to reflect Your love and grace in all we do. Bless every person listening today, and may Your peace guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. We give You all the glory, honor, and praise. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
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Until the next video, may God bless you, keep you, and shine His light upon you.