Main Thought:
The earlier parts of this Psalm speak of our Almighty God and the careful creation of our bodies. Indeed, God’s thoughts are beyond ours, and we and those who are enemies of God have put themselves against us also
Psalm 139:17-24
How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!
How vast is the sum of them!
If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.
Oh that you would slay the wicked, O God!
O men of blood, depart from me!
They speak against you with malicious intent;
your enemies take your name in vain.
Do I not hate those who hate you, O Lord?
And do I not loathe those who rise up against you?
I hate them with complete hatred;
I count them my enemies.
Search me, O God, and know my heart!
Try me and know my thoughts!
And see if there be any grievous way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting!
Prayer
How excellent, O Lord, have Your thoughts been toward us, in that You made us after Your image. And when we were lost in sin, You sent Your Son to redeem us, and granted Your Spirit to renew us unto righteousness and true holiness. Help us pray for our enemies and persecutors so they would be turned toward your grace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.