God's Glory Church

“Lord, You tested me and knew me.” — Psalm 138:1

It seems my mother can sense trouble a mile away. One day, after a hard day at school, I tried to hide my bad mood, hoping no one would notice. However, the mother asked, “What happened?” Then she added, “Before you say nothing happened, remember that I am your mother. I gave birth to you and I know you better than you know yourself.” My mother constantly reminded me that her deep awareness of me helps her be with me in the moments when I need her most.

We, believers in the Lord Jesus, feel the care of God, who knows us perfectly. The psalmist David praised the Creator for his attentiveness to the lives of His children, saying: “Lord, You have tried me and known me, You know my sitting and my rising, You understand my thoughts from afar” (Ps. 138:1-2). Since God knows us perfectly, knows our every thought, desire and action, there is no place where we are outside of His great love and care (vv. 7-12). David wrote: “If I rest at the end of the sea, Your hand will lead me there” (vv. 9-10). No matter what life circumstances we are in, if we call out to God in prayer, He will give us His love, wisdom, and guidance that we need.

When did you feel like no one really understood your feelings? How has being aware of God’s presence helped you during such times?

Loving God, I often feel misunderstood and alone. Thank you for reminding me of Your presence in my life. I know that You see me, hear me and love me, even if it seems that no one sees, hears and loves me.

Author: Kimya Loder