Morning Devotional 122925 Nothing is Hidden

Liz’s Morning Devotional: Scripture selected from Upper Room

December 29, 2025 

Psalm 139:1-10

1 LORD, you have examined me. You know me. 2 You know when I sit down and when I stand up. Even from far away, you comprehend my plans. 3 You study my traveling and resting. You are thoroughly familiar with all my ways. 4 There isn’t a word on my tongue, LORD, that you don’t already know completely. 5 You surround me—front and back. You put your hand on me. 6 That kind of knowledge is too much for me; it’s so high above me that I can’t fathom it. 7 Where could I go to get away from your spirit? Where could I go to escape your presence? 8 If I went up to heaven, you would be there. If I went down to the grave, you would be there too! 9 If I could fly on the wings of dawn, stopping to rest only on the far side of the ocean 10 even there your hand would guide me; even there your strong hand would hold me tight!

Good Morning! God knows us completely!

When I was in high school, I lived within a rigid facade that I had created. I had this ideal to which I aspired. I was a straight-A student who worked hard to be my best. Sometimes this revealed itself in a bit of perfectionism. I had learned that I had no athletic prowess, but God had blessed me with musical ability. 

In retrospect, I recognize that I was straight-laced and struggled with even the thought of just letting go and being myself. I avoided personal writing that made me feel vulnerable. I was more concerned with writing what I thought others wanted to hear. 

I had a good time within the little box that I created, and I experienced musical and academic success, but now I wonder why I was so guarded. 

It took a while to shed that persona, but slowly, I tore down the walls of my self-constructed box. Many years later, God invited me to let go of preconceived ideas and called me to sing a new song, one that would allow my vulnerability to be exposed as I share God’s message each morning in my devotionals. 

Each morning is a blessing as I spend time listening to God speak to me. Through Christ, I can live my life fully, laughing at my human frailties, as I share the joy and love within me. By God’s grace, the box that contained my former self is long gone. I no longer work to hide my inner self. I strive to be an open book, so all can see how God is working within and through me. Praise be to God!

Redeeming Lord, you bless us abundantly! Before we are born, you know us intimately. Despite our flaws, you love us anyway. Thank you. We love you. In Christ’s name we pray, Amen.

Thought for the day: I know God loves me for who I am.

God knows us completely! Pastor Liz