How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!
Psalm 139:17 (ESV)
Some time ago someone intentionally told something about me that was untrue. The person did something that could have cost me in many ways. The story was told for that person’s benefit, not necessarily to discredit me, but the result was would have been the same.
These actions bothered me more than they should have. My response was sinful, lacking Christ-like thoughts, and I was plunged into a spiritual darkness that I loathed.
I began to try to climb out of the pit. I prayed and read my Bible. The Spirit reminded me the problem was already resolved before it even occurred. He reminded me that my path had been planned before I was even a thought.
And I was reminded how much He also loved the other person. The Spirit helped me want to pray for that person. I never would have done that without His help.
The night before I felt spiritually free again, the Holy Spirit used my dear husband in a way that I will treasure forever.
Ken saw my grief over my perceived spiritual failure. He sat down and reminded me of God’s love. I can’t recall everything he said, but I felt the Spirit of God ministering to me through my husband’s heart. It felt like the Lord removed the fog of sorrow from my heart, like stepping from a dark room into the sunshine.
How vast are Your thoughts toward me, Lord?
If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you.
Psalm 139:18 (ESV)
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