‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

My Word of the Year is “seek.” It has been a joy to seek God and what He has for me. Just as we seek God, He is watching over us. He knows our hearts, He knows our anxious thoughts. He knows if there is anything that is not Godly and loves us enough to lead us all the days of our lives.

We can seek God up to the Heavens, we can seek Him in our depths, we can seek Him when we rise on the wings of the dawn, and we can seek Him on the far side of the sea. When we wake tomorrow, He will still be seeking us and knowing our every thought. 

Let’s finish out our week once again worshiping with Where Can I Go by Ellie Holcomb.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for searching me, knowing me, and still loving me. I surrender every anxious thought. I desire to seek You and Your will for me today. In Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭13‬-‭16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Our daughter, Kendal is in her fourth semester of the ADN Nursing program at HGTC. This semester she is blessed to learn about labor and delivery, postpartum, and pediatrics. She is so excited to see new life come into the world. It takes a special person to be a nurse. Not only is there so much to learn, know, and understand, it takes strength and compassion. God makes us fearfully and wonderfully to do great things.

You were once in your mothers womb. God made you in that secret place. He formed you, He gave you an identity in Christ Jesus for all eternity. You are unique. You are loved. You were made to do great things. Take a moment to do a self-check. Ask God to remind you who you are. Like in the song You Say by Lauren Daigle, believe what God says about you. Once you complete your self-check, make a gratitude list.

• Thank You, for I am loved
• Thank You, for I am strong
• Thank You, for I am held
• Thank You, for I am Yours
• Thank You for every failure and victory

Let’s pray. Dear God, I am taking all I have. I am leaving it at Your feet. You have every failure. You have every victory. Thank You for creating me, giving me an identity in You, and loving me. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭8‬-‭10‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

Ever been terrified to follow God’s lead to boldly take the next step and Walk on Water? Good news, we read in Psalms that God is guiding us and even leading us by hand. 

Each year Deborah and I try to add something new to the blog. Recently we realized that it has been one year since we started a Water Walkers Blog TikTok account. Our daughters initially encouraged us to start TikTok. After about six months of encouragement from our youth, we did it. We have not looked back. From there this gave us the confidence to start doing Instagram and Facebook reels.

Maybe TikTok, Instagram, or Facebook are not of interest to you. Pray and ask God to encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and Walk on Water toward something that does interest you. God is waiting to take your right hand.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for always being with me and guiding me by the hand. Show me ways that I can step out of my comfort zone and Walk on Water. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭1‬-‭2‬, ‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

Isn’t it nice to be known, heard, seen, and loved by our Heavenly Father. We never have to wonder because it is written in Psalms that God knows each of us. He knows our hearts, minds and our character. 

Isn’t it nice to know that we are never alone. There is nowhere we can go that God can’t find us. It is comforting to have the guarantee that even when we falter, God is with us. When we experience joy, love or fear, sadness or jealousy, bitterness, God is with us.

Let’s testify to God’s goodness. Can you recall a time when you felt the presence of God? Bask in it, journal it, share it with a friend. There may be times in our fear, sadness, jealousy, or bitterness that we need to be reminded of the goodness of God.

Let’s pray. Dear God, thank You for the presence of Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for knowing me and loving me. Help me share Your goodness with others today. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

This week we will be sharing on Psalm 139. Today we encourage you to meditate on these verses. 

‭‭Psalms‬ ‭139‬:‭1‬-‭24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely. You hem me in behind and before, and you lay your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain. Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast. If I say, “Surely the darkness will hide me and the light become night around me,” even the darkness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for darkness is as light to you. For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place, when I was woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be. How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them! Were I to count them, they would outnumber the grains of sand— when I awake, I am still with you. If only you, God, would slay the wicked! Away from me, you who are bloodthirsty! They speak of you with evil intent; your adversaries misuse your name. Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord, and abhor those who are in rebellion against you? I have nothing but hatred for them; I count them my enemies. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

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We encourage you to worship with the following songs.

Where Can I Go by Ellie Holcomb

Goodness of God by CeCe Winans

You Say by Lauren Daigle

Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭13‬ ‭NIV‬‬ — I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Join Deborah and I as we close out the week sharing on the importance of gratitude and finishing the year strong. When pursuing goals be reminded of AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination.

A quote by Jon Gordon; “When you start your day with GRATITUDE you create a fertile mind and heart that is ready for great things to happen. When you feel blessed, you can’t be stressed. Don’t worry about the day. Take it on with power and positivity.