WHERE IS GOD WHEN YOU NEED HIM?

SCRIPTURE:
If I go up to the heavens, You are there; 
if I make my bed in the depths, You are there. 
(Psalm 139:8)

MEDITATION:
How do you feel about others hovering over you all the time?
In other words, do you have moments where you just want some alone time?
When you are constantly under the watchful eye of someone, it can cause 
some to become uncomfortable and feel as if they are constantly being judged.

It is not that a person wants to do something that another one will not like,
they may just do things at a different pace, and the presence of someone 
who chooses to do things differently, prevents them from relaxing 
and doing things at their own leisurely (or faster) pace.

For some, it can remind them 
of unpleasant experiences they had when they were a child.
They may feel that the other person 
is attempting to “mother” or “father” them.
As a result, they feel pressured to do things 
in a manner that will please the other person, 
and miss out on the enjoyment of doing things their own way.

Some people would like for God to leave them alone at times, especially 
whenever they have a desire to do something they know will displease Him.
The Psalmist however, was a realist; he knew that God is always present.
This can be a comforting knowledge to some, 
but make others have times of being uncomfortable.

The reality is, we are always under the watchful eye of God.
The Bible tells us a lot about God to help us get to know Him better.
We are told that He is a Spirit who is not limited to the confines of a body.
He is not limited to shape, the forces of nature, or any boundaries or bonds.
God is absolutely immeasurable and that should bring comfort to all believers.

There are many who want to place limitations on God, 
but that’s not going to happen.
There is no limit to God, or His wisdom, or His power, 
or His love, or His mercy, or anything else. 
People change, fashions change, conditions and circumstances change, 
but God never changes!

ACTION:
Think about the omnipresence of God for a moment.
Does it make you feel uncomfortable, 
or does the thought of His presence give you peace and encouragement?

Pray,
“Heavenly Father, I am thankful that You are always present and never 
changing. Knowing that You are there, causes me to feel disappointment 
when I disobey You. If there were gaps in Your presence, then whenever 
I fail You, I might get the idea that You weren’t watching at the time 
and maybe I got away with doing something wrong. It might also cause me 
to plan on sinful activity whenever You are not watching. Like the Palmist, 
I acknowledge and appreciate knowing that no matter where I go, or what 
I do, You are always there. This gives me a feeling of comfort, peace and 
encouragement. Thank You Father, for always being with me, and for me!”