“You Are All Around Me”

you are around me
 
by Dona Hake
 
 
“Lord, you have tested me,
so you know all about me.
You know when I sit down and when I get up.
You know my thoughts from far away.
You know where I go and where I lie down.
You know everything I do.
Lord, you know what I want to say,
even before the words leave my mouth.
You are all around me—in front of me and behind me.
I feel your hand on my shoulder.
I am amazed at what you know;
it is too much for me to understand.”

Psalm 139:1-6 Easy-to-Read Version

 

His precious love is surrounds us and He knows every detail about us. What a thought! What blessed assurance we can hold fast to in knowing that we can serve a God that totally understands us inside and out. Even before words leave our mouth He knows what we are going to say. There is no escaping His loving knowledge about us.

 

The Amplified version says in verse three “You sift and search out my path.” I love this because it gave me the visual of using a sifter to catch that which you do not want in the mix. As we remain humble before Him there is freedom in knowing that He desires set our feet firm on good paths that we

walk for Him.
 

As we start our day let us remind ourselves to allow Him to search our hearts and speak to us. We should be amazed at how awesome He is. This is a thought that should keep us humble before Him in every area of our life. As we do this, we will live in peace and freedom in Christ!  Today, enjoy the presence of the Lord for He is all around us, in front of us, and behind us!!!