"Lord, you have searched me out and known me" - May 9

Today’s Readings:  AM Psalm 55; PM Psalms 138, 139:1-17; Exod. 40:18-38; 1 Thess. 4:1-12; Matt. 5:38-48

“Lord, you have searched me out and known me…” The portion of Psalm 139 appointed for today is a visceral, intimate poem of relationship between God and the psalmist. God is ever-present – but not in the way that a younger sibling is always tagging along. Rather, the Lord is faithful, reliable, and proximate. God is also all-knowing – but not in a smarty-pants, superior way. Rather, the Lord is involved in the integral details of who we are and how we are made. Imagery of God’s hand serves as a stabilizing and guiding force along our experience, and this psalm proclaims that news in awe and wonder.

These ancient words of reflection and prayer stand in stark contrast to public health guidelines of physical distancing in 2020, don’t they? How is it that you need to experience God today? In what ways does your faith need stretching? With whom will you share the Good News of the Lord our God, who gets “up close and personal” with us?

-- Katherine+

Questions for Reflection

  • What gives you reassurance of God’s presence?

  • Who knows you best?

Daily Challenge

Write the word LORD on a piece of paper. Re-read the words of Psalm 139:1-17 while tracing the letters LORD over and over again. Pay attention to the verses where you felt close to God.

Katherine Harper