Scripture: “How weighty to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them! I try to count them — they are more than the sand; I come to the end — I am still with you.” (Psalm 139:17–18, NRSV)
Reflection:
The psalmist marvels at God’s countless thoughts toward us—more than grains of sand. This image stretches the imagination. God’s attention is not fleeting or limited; it is steady, abundant, and overflowing with care. Even when we reach the end of our understanding, we find that God is still with us.
This truth can anchor us during seasons of uncertainty. When we feel forgotten, God remembers us. When we feel lost, God holds us close. God’s love isn’t just a passing thought but an eternal commitment. Each new day proves that God’s care is vast and never ending, embracing us with more tenderness than we can measure.
Application: Take a moment today to notice something beautiful — a sunrise, a kind word, a moment of rest. Accept it as a reminder of God’s countless thoughts toward you.
Writing Prompt: If God’s thoughts about you are more numerous than the sand, what might one of those thoughts be?
Prayer: Faithful God, thank you for remembering me with such love. Keep me close to you today and always. Amen.