To me how precious your thoughts are! O God, how much does the grand sum of them amount to!—Ps. 139:17.
“As similar as we humans are in many ways to other species, we are unique among the earth’s life forms in our ability to use language and thought,” notes one science textbook. We are also unique in our ability to contemplate God’s thoughts. This special gift is one of the ways that we are made “in God’s image.” (Gen. 1:27) David made good use of this gift. He meditated on the evidence of God’s existence and the good qualities reflected in the earth around him. David also had the early books of the Holy Scriptures, which contain revelations by God about himself and his works. These inspired writings helped David to understand God’s thoughts, personality, and purpose. Meditating on the Scriptures, on creation, and on God’s dealings with him moved David to praise his Maker. w07 6/15 1:12, 13
