Psalm 69

It seems like from the time we started dating, my husband and I have had a favorite saying in our relationship: Get out of my head. Ever since the first days of our courtship, we’ve had an uncanny ability to finish each other’s sentences. Sometimes, it feels like we can even read each other’s minds.

That’s a good thing… most of the time. There have also been times when it becomes evident that I’m “reading” something my husband wouldn’t have said out loud, and he looks at me with this look that says, How did you know that?! And I’ll say, “You forget, I know you.”

I’m convinced that’s what marriage is: a journey of ever-deeper knowing. And sometimes, that’s a very daunting thing. Even with a spouse, even with someone I’m so close to, there are parts of me I’d rather not reveal—even to myself. Ugh. Some places inside of me are still so… ugly.

But I believe that’s one of the reasons God gave us marriage—so we could know what it’s like to know and be known and to love and be loved in spite of it all. It’s a little glimpse of our relationship with God. He knows us better than we even know ourselves, and He wants us to know Him in the same way.

That’s what David said in today’s psalm (I’m paraphrasing): “O God, you know all of my stupidity firsthand; I cannot hide from you.” (vs 5)

There is no hiding from God. He knows us—better than any other person can ever know us—and the amazing thing is that He loves what He knows. He created you as a unique and special individual. He sees everything about you, and He is still proud to call you His own.

There may be times when you marvel at how well He understands you. At those moments, don’t be surprised when you hear Him say, “You forget, I know you.”

And don’t worry. It is a good thing.