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I
knew my husband was an engineer when I married him. What I didn’t know was how
that was going to affect every aspect of our lives.
Years
ago, we built a loft bed for Bethany. To me, it looked like four legs, four
sides, a base and some stabilizing pieces. But to Mason, it was a reflection of
who he was. It had to be perfect. And if it wasn’t, more than likely, it would
have to be taken apart and re-done.
It
was no different with building the doll house. Each piece and part had to be
placed with precise measurements and absolute certainty. For the perfectionist
engineer, nothing less would do.
Yesterday,
I mentioned reading Psalm 139 every day for a month. I still believe it is a
great idea. But let’s look at some of the other elements in this Psalm. Our
God, the Creator of the universe, took great care in designing each of us. And regardless
of how happy (or unhappy) we are with His creation, to Him, we are perfect.
Psalm
139 begins with the acknowledgement that God knows us. He knows us inside and
out. He knows our actions. He knows our thoughts. He knows what we will speak
before we speak them. Now that is knowledge.
The
Psalter continues his discourse. Perhaps there were times he wanted to hide
from God, but to no avail. God always knew where to find David. It is the same for us. When sin is active in
our lives, our greatest desire is to hide from God. But it’s no use. He knows.
And
the greatest part is that God will continue to lead and guide us through those
moments. He won’t ever give up on us. God is always there.
And
then, Psalm 139 speaks of God’s hands at work in a mother’s womb. God, who
planned each part of our world, created you and me. And to Him, we are perfect.
“For you created my inmost being; you
knit me together in my mother’s womb.
I praise you because I am fearfully
and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
My frame was not hidden from you when
I was made in the secret place.
When I was woven together in the
depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body.
All the days ordained for me were
written in your book before one of them came to be.” (Psalm 139:14-16 – NIV)
Science
is continually finding new things about our bodies to amaze us. But to be
honest, our amazement shouldn’t be about what scientists have found, but that
God created us that specific way.
God
knew exactly what He was doing. He knew exactly what functions our bodies would
need for survival. He knew how each organ would need to work with others. He
was the Architect. The Designer of all creation. Why wouldn’t He get it
perfect?
And
yes, David expresses this in Psalm 139. He admires the thoughts of God. The endless
thoughts that God had for all of creation. Down to the tiniest particle (that
science seems to have just found and is interestingly enough called the God Particle),
God thought of it.
David
doesn’t end the Psalm there. He continues with his desire for God to know him
even more. “Search me, O God, and know my
heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way
in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24 – NIV)
We
like David, desire that deep relationship with God. But that means giving God
full access to every corner and crevice, every nook and cranny of our lives.
I
am thankful for the engineering, perfectionist mind of God. For without it, I could
not say that I am exactly who God wants me to be. Without it, I might be
considered a mistake. But I am not. I am a child of God. I am His beloved.
The
doll house was finished and it is as perfect as any doll house you will find
out there. I am thankful for my engineer, perfectionist husband who was willing
to take the time to get it right. Thanks Gido, for the perfect doll house.
Grace
and peace be yours in abundance,
Donna
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