God Already Knows

God Already Knows Written by Robyn Scott Do you ever have thoughts or feelings that you know aren’t the most loving, but find that it’s your truth in that moment? Maybe you really don’t want to talk to that relative ever again. Maybe you’re carrying jealousy, or you just find that person *really* annoying. Maybe you’re even angry with God. You wouldn’t dare share those thoughts with anyone for fear of guilt and shame, but you aren’t sure what to do with them. No matter the thought, we can tell God. He already knows what we’re thinking! Psalm 139 tells us he knows when we sit or stand, our thoughts, and what we’re going to say before we even say it. He made all the delicate, intricate parts of our being. There’s nothing about us God doesn’t already know, so we can be fully open with him in conversation. Telling God our struggles can help us to process thoughts and emotions in a safe place. The book of Psalms gives some of the rawest examples of speaking to God honestly, yet they’re often followed by remembrance of God’s goodness and restoration of faith. In Psalm 13, David not only cries out to God asking, “How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day,” but he takes it a step further, demanding, “Turn and answer me, O Lord my God!” Yet, he goes on to say, “But I trust in your unfailing love.” These Psalms display bold words to God, yet after cries of distress and harsh honesty, he’s able to remember God’s goodness and place his trust in God. We can tell God exactly what’s on our mind and still trust him to guide us forward with his unfailing love.