“You have searched me, Lord, and you know me.” Psalms 139:1

Lord God, I am afraid, Lord. I am afraid that if people really know the deep insecurities, doubts, fears, and guilt in my heart that they wouldn’t like or love me anymore. I am afraid that if people really knew the things that I’ve done in my past that they wouldn’t respect me anymore. I am even more afraid of that same thing with you. What you know about me goes far beyond what other people know about me. You have searched me completely and thoroughly. You know all of my thoughts. You know all of the things that I’ve done. You know me in and out. And still you love me. And still you call me, “Child!” And still you forgive me. And still you guide and guard my paths. And still you lead me on the path to everlasting life. And still you walk with me. And still you order my footsteps. Father, I’m not afraid anymore. There is no thing about me that can become known that you don’t cover up with the blood of your Son Jesus. People may turn away from me, but you never will. You know me and you still love me. And you will never stop. I’m not afraid anymore. Amen.

To be fully known and truly loved as God loves us is what we need more than anything. It comforts us in all our fears and fortifies us for any trouble that life can throw at us.