Psalm 139 is a transformational journey in the life of the psalmist (David), and it certainly isn't done yet. This transformation relies on God to be all-knowing and caring. "Know my anxious thoughts," the psalmist asks, even while knowing that God "[perceives his] thoughts from afar." The psalmist also knows that God cares when saying that God hems and God created his inmost being. That's a caring, nurturing God who has the power and desire to transform.
Yet, David has some work to do yet. His bitter tirade about considering his enemies nothing about enemies coupled with a desire for them to be slaughtered reveals the same heart that put Goliath's head for display to all. Yet, David recognizes this and submits right back to God's ways and tries for something better.
You and I can be stuck in the same paths. This past weekend, I made a commitment to do something better. Yet, yesterday I got sucked back into the same old paths. The old ways are well worn grooves in the track of my life and I ease right into them. Trying to travel the road differently can be very difficult. So get used to going back to God- but then again, is there any place you would rather be?
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