O: David is writing in response to Saul (and his army's) attacks on David's life. David has been hiding out in the mountains seeking refuge and safety. He didn't do anything wrong to warrant the attacks, yet still he is pursued. "They" here refers to his attackers. He's asked God for safety, but still looks at the way these attackers think. They think they have come up with a perfect plan. They think they have hidden their schemes well. And yet, David still perceives their plans.
A: How often do I think out some kind of plan and then sit back and think how well thought out it is? It might not always be some kind of blatant 'act of injustice' that David is referring to. But maybe it is some kind of plan that will end up hurting someone else. Or making them feel less than loved. Maybe my well devised plan should have included someone but instead left that person out. Even David admits that each person's heart is 'unsearchable and deep.' Maybe it would be time better spent to search my own heart and deeds before acting on someone else's. Or maybe it would just be good to think through my own actions and find ways to show love and kindness.
P: God, search my heart. Find those places in me that are self seeking. Those places that are aiming to harm someone else out of ill-will or contempt. Bring me back to the place where I just want to sit at your feet and soak in your presence. God, I welcome you into my office today. Guard my heart against any attacks that are aimed in my direction. Guard my tongue from saying things that are untrue or hurtful. Let me be a light in dark places. Let me walk in your peace. Guard my thoughts, Lord. Keep me safe from harm.
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