What do You think, God?

Learning to focus on God’s thoughts, for a change

VERSE

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. Psalm 139:17–18 NIV

Summary

Once we have become friends with God through Jesus, we have a conversation going with Him. But a listening attitude is important if we are going to hear His voice — not pretending we know best. Agreeing that His thoughts are precious is a good way of seeking His wisdom for our lives.

For more teaching on this verse and theme, see What do You think, God? on http://believethegoodnews.com

Prayer

O God, Your thoughts are precious, of incomparable value by the measure of man’s wisdom. You see all, understand all, and know the end from the beginning.

Help me to be a hearer and a doer of Your Word¹. Where my thoughts crowd in — my anxieties and doubts, my wrong judgments and the opinions I proudly uphold‚ forgive me, help me to quiet my soul and — to make space for You to speak and me to hear.

My way too often proves to be no way, but Your way is life and salvation. Your words are like gold² and taste sweeter than honey³.

Thank You, holy and Almighty God, that You delight in speaking to me as I come to You in Jesus. Amen.

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1. James 1:5–8 [↩]
2. Psalm 12:6 [↩]
3. Psalm 119:103 [↩]