Psalm 138

Wednesday we had a prayermeeting for our youth church (www.youthplanet.ch/basel) and the following scripture was given to one of my friends: "Lord, with all my heart I thank you. I will sing your praises before the armies of angels in heaven (wow!). I face your Temple as I worship, giving thanks to you for all your lovingkindness and your faithfulness, for your promises are backed by all the honor of your name. When I pray, you answer me, and encoureage me by giving me the strength I need.
Every king in all the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord, for all of them shall hear your voice. Yes, they shall sing about Jehovah's glorious ways, for his glory is very great. Yet though he is so great, he respects the humble, but proud men must keep their distance. Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will bring me safely through them. You will clench your fist against my angry enemies! Your power will save me. THE LORD WILL WORK OUT HIS PLANS FOR MY LIFE - FOR YOUR LOVINGKINDNESS, LORD, CONTINUES FOREVER. Don't abandon me - for you made me."
I just can't understand how God can love me the way he does. Why he bothers at all listening to my prayers (often they're so selfish). Why he thinks about me and why he even lets me work for his kingdom. Glory to God in heaven.