I absolutely adore Psalm 139. The words bring me to tears almost every time I read them. I have quoted sections of this Psalm over and over again in my life as it has become one of the most precious examples to me of how intimately the Lord sees us,knows us and loves us.
God is constantly searching the deepest parts of my heart. He knows when I get up to seek Him or when I sleep in because I am exhausted. He knows my deepest thoughts when I genuinely love someone.
He knows the path that my thoughts take sometimes, thoughts of selfishness or self-honor, or instead when I take the road of humility and peace in my mind. He knows every deep thing about me, and He still loves me. God wants to have a relationship with me regardless of the day to day turns in my mind.
I love it that He knows not only my words, but my thoughts, and even deeper than that – the things I don’t even think – I just habitually do – because they are so deeply ingrained in me. He knows me that completely, and He still loves me and cherishes me.
The way God thinks of us is filled with immense love and compassion. It took me many years to truly understand the depth of this love and how profound it is.
My biological father was never there for me growing up as a child so I didn’t know what to compare the love of a father to. Until the day I had a radical encounter of his unconditional his love for me. I couldn’t fathom how I could be fully loved with all my flaws and brokenness, but I embraced this truth.
When we really begin to embrace this truth, it changes how we live. We don’t have to perform for acceptance. We don’t have to hide our struggles. We can live honestly before God, and even before others, because we know our worth isn’t based on what we do, but on who He is and who we are in him.
It brings rest to our striving. It brings peace to our chaos. It gives us a secure identity: beloved.
A Loving Invitation
So, here’s the question: What would it look like for you to live like you are fully known and fully loved?
Maybe it means being honest with God in prayer about things you’ve been trying to hide. Maybe it means letting go of the pressure to earn approval. Maybe it’s simply sitting quietly, letting His love wash over the places where guilt or shame once ruled.
Wherever you are today, know this: God sees you. God knows you. And God loves you—completely, unconditionally, forever.
Let that truth be your anchor. Let it be your freedom.
🕊️ A Prayer to Close
Heavenly Father, thank You for knowing me so intimately and still loving me unconditionally. Help me rest in that truth. Teach me to live in the freedom of being fully known and fully accepted by You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Life can be incredibly sweet when you walk with Jesus.
Xoxo
Alexa
