God Knows Our Ways And Directs Our Paths

For the Lord knows the way of the righteous… -Psalm 1:6

Have you ever walked into a room where you didn’t know anyone who was there? I’ve been there; it’s an awkward feeling. The farther I went inside the room, the more lost and confused I felt. The inability to focus on one thing or one person made me feel like I was entering a giant chasm.

Being unknown is a lonely feeling.

But we are never alone. The Bible tells us that the Lord knows our ways (Psalms 1:6), He leads our paths (Psalm 23:3), and He directs our footsteps (Proverbs 16:9). 

We are never alone because God knows us.

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24

God Knows Us Better Than We Know Ourselves

God knows us better than we know ourselves because He looks inside the heart without the crazy filters we put on ourselves. The filters that say:

• I’m a mess
• I don’t deserve it
• I’m not good enough

He doesn’t hear these lies that we tell ourselves. He looks at us, and He loves us just the way we are–clothed in the righteousness of Christ. 

God Knows Our Thoughts And Desires

God knows our thoughts and desires. Does that make you uncomfortable? There have been many times when I have thought of something and immediately regretted it because I know that God already knows it. I’ve even had a thought and then pretended like I didn’t have it. You know, like when you say something and make a sound or sing a song or hum to cover up what you have said? I’ve tried to do that in my mind–it doesn’t work. So, I confess it and move on. God is so good!

But my love for God makes me want to keep my thoughts pleasing to Him. I desire for Him to search my heart and to see if there be any grievous way in me so we can deal with it (Psalm 139:23-24). Whatever the issue, He wants us to feel safe in confessing it to Him for our deliverance and His glory.

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High, and call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify me. Psalm 50:15

God Knows Our Needs Before We Ask

If God knows our needs before we ask, then why do we pray? (Matthew 6:8) Prayer is communication with God, and in participating in prayer, we become more intimate in our relationship with Him. However, that’s not the only function of prayer. Prayer is the avenue by which the Father aligns our will with His. Jesus spent a lot of time in prayer, and most of His effort was keeping aligned with the Father’s will.

For I have come down from heaven, not to do my own will but the will of him who sent me. John 6:38

We have needs, and the Father knows these needs, but our needs will become more aligned to His when we pray.

10 Bible Verses About God Knowing Us

As Christians, we never are alone. We never need to feel alone, either. Below are 10 Bible verses that tell us about God’s all-knowing love. Read them when you feel lonely. And remeber, you are never alone.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I get understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep your righteous rules. Psalm 119:103-106

Psalm 139:1-4, O Lord, you have searched me and known me! You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from afar. You search out my path and my lying downand are acquainted with all my ways. Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether.

Proverbs 3:6, In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Jeremiah 1:5, Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.

Matthew 10:29-31, Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

John 10:2-3, But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.

John 10:14-15,  I am the good shepherd. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father; and I lay down my life for the sheep.

Romans 8:28, And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Hebrews 13:5, Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.”

1 John 4:18-19, There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love. We love because he first loved us.

I am sure we have all felt alone at some point in our lives. It may be that you are feeling lonely right now, or maybe your mind is buzzing with what seems like a million different thoughts about work, friends, and family – the list goes on. But there’s always hope in God. There’s always companionship with God.

He knows those who put their trust in Him. Is there a time when you have felt alone and turned to God? If so, let me know in the comments below. Let’s encourage each other as we walk the path on which He leads us!