The Lord is always near

You have looked deep
into my heart, Lord
And you know all about me
You know when I am resting
or when I am working
and from heaven
you discover my thoughts

You notice everything I a do
and everywhere I go
Before I even speak a word,
you know what I will say
And with your powerful arm
you protect me
from every side
I can't understand all of this!
Such wonderful knowledge
you would also be there

Where could I go to escape
from your spirit
or from your sight?
If I were to climb up
to the highest heavens
you would be there
If I were to dig down
to the world of the dead
you would also be there

Suppose I had wings
like the dawning day
and flew across the ocean
Even then you powerful arm
would guide and protect me
Or suppose I said, '' I'll hide in the dark
until nights comes
to cover me over''
But you see in the dark
because daylight and dark
are all the same to you

You are the one
who put me together
inside my mother's body
And I praise you
because of
the wonderful way
you created me
Everything you do is marvelous!
Of this I have no doubt

Nothing about me
is hidden from you!
I was secretly woven together
deep in the earth below
but with you own eyes
you saw
my body being formed
even before I was born
You had written in your book
everything I would do

Your thoughts are far beyond
my understanding
much more than I
could ever imagine
I try count your thoughts
but they outnumber the grains
of sand on the beach
And when I awake
I will find you nearby

How I wish that you would kill
all cruel and heartless people
and protect me from them!
They are always rebelling
and speaking evil of you
You know I hate anyone
who hates you Lord
and refuses to obey
they are my enemies too
and I truly hate them

Look deep into my heart, God
and find out everything
I am thinking
Don't let me follow evil ways
but lead me in the way
that time has proven true