Figuring Myself Out

You have looked deep into my heart, Lord, and you know all about me.

Psalm 139:1 (CEV)

What if every musician in the orchestra wanted to play the flute?

What if all the teachers in your school taught only one subject—math?

What if every single kid in your town wore the same clothes every day—a black T-shirt with gray sweatpants?

That would make for a very boring world.

God made us all unique with different characteristics, desires, and talents. And He knows all those big and little things about you—the number of hairs on your head, what makes you happy or sad, and who you have a crush on! He knows what is hard for you and every bad thought you have. Even then, He still loves you and helps you.

At your age, it can be hard to understand who you are or what you are good at. Remembering that God knows everything about you will help you put your trust in Him to help you figure it all out. God doesn’t want you to be something you are not, or to pretend to be different from how He created you. When you’re unsure of who you are, pray to your creator who knows you inside and out. Then, instead of blending in with the crowd, stand out in the unique way God made you!

SPIRITUAL FITNESS TRAINING

God knows everything about everyone—from our deepest challenges to our greatest potential! Take a look at each of the below famous people, their hardship, and their ultimate accomplishment. God can help you accomplish great things, too!

• Thomas Edison/ Was kicked out of school/ Created the light bulb
• George S. Patton/ Couldn't read well/ Became a General who lead U.S. troops to victory in WWII
• Katherine Johnson / Discriminated against because of her race/ Calculated the orbit for NASA's first spaceflight
• Bethany Hamilton/ Lost her arm in a shark attack/ Returned to a successful career in professional surfing

PRAY

Lord, sometimes I feel like I don’t even know myself. I trust you to help me understand … me!

KEEP IT GOING

Related passages: These additional verses will help you expand Scriptural knowledge and place on the armor of God’s Word to tackle each day. Swipe to read the passages today.

Isaiah 64:8

Psalm 139:2–4

Matthew 10:29–31

Romans 8:27