November 19, 2012 - Psalm 139

Good morning to you all, As I reread Psalm 139 again this morning, I was reminded how CLEARLY God knows me - my intent, thoughts, actions. Sometimes we don't really know why we do certain things. I don't........but God does. For a moment I thought, "does God know/care if I'm tempted to deviate from my health journey?" Stupid question - YES! And, he cares that we choose life and health as our daily portion. He really does. What father would want their child to fall into a trap when they KNOW the trap is just ahead. I wrote this morning, "Eating healthy is our choice. The consequences of choosing to NOT eat healthy is NOT our choice." God's heart is for us to make wise choices and do what's right. I watched Mary Murphy this weekend, one of the judges in the television show So You Think You Can Dance, being interviewed by Marie Osmond. She has been battling thyroid cancer. Marie was asking about treatment and she said it was all pretty straight forward but one of the hardest things for her, and I quote, "I'm trying, but not doing too good, in deleting sugar from my diet." REALLY? Another person linking sugar and cancer. Yikes! But I could totally relate to her frustration - we understand don't we? I know how hard it is to delete certain things and really make peace that they may never be a part of my life again. BUT..........if you know a deadly trap is ahead SOMEWHERE in the next 12 feet, wouldn't you be on high alert? I would. More and more and more evidence is emerging that supports that our fight for health is spot on. It's not just about feeling and looking better; it's about trying to avoid diseases whose intent is to remain nameless until they have conquered our cells and caused them to act rebelliously. I praise God that He knows I am an information junkie and "the more I know, the better I do." AND, God continues to put me in places to see and hear TRUTH that establishes convictions deep within. I NEVER watch Marie Osmond......I don't read medical reports. But God continues to place me on a path of uncovering because He KNOWS ME THAT WELL! PRAISE HIM! So this morning, let's give thanks that Psalm 139 proves that God knows and God cares! Keep your eyes open and listen carefully - God is illuminating our path. PK