Job 31:7-8. “If my step has turned from the way, or my heart followed my eyes, or if any spot has stuck to my hands, let me sow and another eat, and let my crops be uprooted.” GOD KNOWS. My past lies before God like an open book – Far better known by Him than me. From the short limits of my memory and a cursory look- My mind conjures up the things I see. But God knows each incident, each word, each event – To Him it is like it is happening now. All those things that have happened have been sent – That in some ways His reality will show.
I think I know the story, and all that did surround The brief history of this life of mine. And I am conscious of this – some facts I may have turned around – So they are not exactly what happened at that time. But God was there, He keeps everything done – straight. My limitations may keep things said from total truth. An omniscient God keeps everything accurate – He knows what is valueless and what has latent worth.
It is up to me to be as careful as I can When tracing the ways of God through all my life. Things can be complicated because of the limitations of a man – Who sometimes can’t tell the difference between day or night. But God who is longsuffering and knows the inner heart – Can often bring good results from bad. He has been near me all my life right from the start – And His corrections brought blessings when I was sad.
I may have biased thoughts, and may not get all things right. But of this I am most definite and sure: God knows every action; every thought in darkest night – He knows what is false and what is true. I will seek to maintain integrity; hold on tight to honesty – And not let my imagination go too far. God who is everywhere can help me say with clarity – The right things, for He knows just what they are.
“Father God, I know it is as easy for me to get things mixed up as anyone else. But, Father, I ask Thee to help me walk in my integrity; to not exaggerate for any foolish reason. Please help me to use my brain before I use my lips. Help me to maintain a historical accuracy of things so that I do not offend others who may see things from a different perspective. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”