Day 11 You Are Fully Known and Fully Loved | Psalm 139:1–2

When the week starts tugging at your sleeve, it’s tempting to tighten your mask and push through. We chose a different path: a quiet pause in Psalm 139 where God’s intimate knowledge meets unshakable love. “Fully known and fully loved” is more than a comforting line—it’s a foundation you can stand on when the calendar is full and your heart feels thin.

We read Psalm 139:1–2 from the NLT and unpack how God’s attention reaches the smallest details—when you sit, when you stand, the thoughts you can barely name. Instead of recoiling from your doubts or demanding perfect faith, God draws closer. That flips the script on spiritual performance. You don’t have to edit yourself to be welcomed; you’re invited to show up exactly as you are. From there, we talk about the deep relief that comes when you stop pretending, the freedom that grows when honesty replaces image management, and the confidence that rises when love—not perfection—secures your identity.

To make this real, we offer a simple practice: spend five quiet minutes today telling God the truth about your fears, questions, and hopes. No polished language, no pressure to impress. This small act becomes a weekly reset that strengthens peace, builds resilience, and creates space for genuine faith to breathe. We also point you to Rick’s daily wisdom starting tomorrow and remind you to share this message with someone who needs encouragement right now.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome And Weekend Reset
• 1:21 Theme: Fully Known And Loved
• 1:47 Reading Psalm 139:1–2
• 2:01 God’s Deep Knowledge Of Us
• 2:46 No Need To Pretend With God
• 3:20 Freedom, Confidence, And Peace
• 3:31 Prayer For The Week Ahead
• 3:50 Practice: Five Honest Minutes With God
• 4:06 Closing And Ways To Share

Transcript

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Hey, it's the weekend, and you made it. This is Wisdom for the Day, Weekends with Lauren. Let's rest our hearts before a new week begins. Today is day 11. You are fully known and fully loved. We'll be in Psalm chapter 139, verses 1 through 2 from the New Living Translation. Hey, it's Sunday, and I'm really glad you're here. I'm Lauren, and I love that we get to close out the weekend by slowing down and focusing on God's truth together. Before the week starts pulling at you, let's take a moment to breathe and be reminded of something deeply comforting. Psalm 139 opens with this powerful reality. Oh Lord, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts, even when I'm far away. God knows you completely. Not just the version of you that other people see, not just the words you say out loud, he knows your thoughts, your worries, your questions, and the things you struggle to put into words. He knows the fears you carry quietly and the hopes you don't always share. And here's the part that changes everything. He loves you anyway. So many of us live as if we need to hide parts of ourselves. We perform, we pretend, and we even polish the outside while trying to manage what's going on inside. But with God, there's no need to pretend. Standing strong in your identity means learning to rest in this truth. You are fully known and fully loved at the same time. God isn't surprised by your struggles, he isn't disappointed by your questions, and he doesn't pull away when you're honest. He draws closer. You don't have to earn his affection, you don't have to clean yourself up before coming to him. You are invited to show up exactly how you are because he already knows and he still chooses you. There is so much freedom in that. When you stop hiding and start trusting God with your whole heart, you begin to walk with confidence and peace. Not because everything is perfect, but because you know you're secure in his love. Let's pray. Lord, thank you for knowing me completely and loving me fully. Help me live honestly before you without fear or pretense. Teach me to rest in your love and walk confidently into this new week, trusting that I am safe with you. Amen. Now, do something for me. Spend five quiet minutes today talking honestly with God. Share your real thoughts, your real feelings, and your real struggles. Hold nothing back. Let this be a reminder that you are fully known and fully loved. And remember, Rick has your daily dose of wisdom for the day all week long, starting tomorrow. And I'll see you next Saturday on weekends with Lauren. Well, that's all for today. But remember, I'm here every weekend, and you should be too. If today's meetup encouraged you, don't keep it to yourself. Share this episode with someone who might need it right now: a friend, a family member, or someone walking through a hard season. And if you'd like to reach out, learn more, or explore past episodes, you can find us at wisdomforthey.org or click on send us a text. It's at the top of the show note, right on your app. I'll even give you a shout out on an upcoming episode. We're grateful you're here, and we're honored to walk this journey of faith with you one day at a time. This is Wisdom for the Day. Bye!