Psalm 139:16 Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in Your book before one of them came to be.
I remember holding my boys when they were babies. I would stare in wonder for hours at their sweet little faces, their tiny fingers and toes. Every coo and sigh brought unimaginable joy to my heart.
Psalm 56:8 You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in Your bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book.
Today’s verses bring to mind those images of God. I don’t imagine a direct parallel. I don’t think God has an incredibly comfy, rather worn recliner, nor that He loves a hot cup of coffee perfectly seasoned with the right ratio of flavored creamer (two requisites as I was cuddling my babies), but I think He felt the absolute joy of parenthood as He formed our bodies and watched us grow. He is not a distant God. He knows us intimately.
Psalm 139:3 You discern my going out and my lying down; You are familiar with all my ways.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for the reminder that You have known us since before we came into being. Help us remember that You know every hair on our heads, every sorrow we will ever face, every day we will have on this earth. Help us to seek Your will and Your guidance as the loving Father You are. Draw us closer. Amen.
Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out. In faithfulness He will bring forth justice.
Have a blessed day.