"4 what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
human beings that you care for them?"
Psalm 9:10
"10 Those who know your name trust in you,
for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you."
Two wonderful verses that I've run across lately in my devotionals from Psalms have captured me. They seem to be two very "unrelated" thoughts, but somehow they are very connected in my mind. The first one isn't so much a promise, but an "awe thought". Why does God care about us or, more specifically, ME? Why does He want to care for me and nurture me, as He does? It seems He's so big and I'm so small; why would He even notice me, let alone be mindful of me? It never ceases to amaze me how much my God loves me, He will never stop caring for me and leading me toward His will.
How do I begin to wrap my head around that? I can't, I've tried and I just don't understand it. Let me tell you all right now, I am NOT perfect; I fail on a daily basis. I've mentioned before that I sometimes end up speaking before I think things through all the way, and this has gotten me into trouble more times then I care to count. I have other sins as well, but the Psalmist reminded me that God still loves me, that He's still thinking of me at all times.
I'm having a hard time putting my thoughts into words on this, I don't seem to know what exactly I want to say; or how to say it for that matter. The second verse gives me something as well, I have been searching for patience all year long; and finding it in some aspects. When the Psalmist reminded me that "for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you", I was floored...again! How could I forget that? The Lord has NEVER forsaken those who seek Him, and I have been in a quest to seek Him; so I have a sort of confidence that He won't forsake me.
I want to be responsible to both of these verses, I want to remember that God IS thinking of me, He DOES have my best in mind; and the He won't ever forsake me...especially if I am seeking Him. I think that writing this blog is helpful for me, at least as far as remembering these things goes. Ever once in awhile I go through and read what I've written and notice how I've learned such awesome things this year. I can't believe where I am compared to where I began. That being said, I still have a LONG way to go; and that in and of its self is something that I've learned by embarking on this journey too. It seems somewhat ironic to me, but by learning so much, I find I only have so much more to learn.
Thank You, Jesus for teaching me, and continuing to remind me of everything You are doing in my life! Help me to continue to seek You and remember that You love me and won't forsake me!
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