“…All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely.” 1 Corinthians 13:12

Why should these words bring more peace, stability, encouragement, confidence, and hope to my soul than any other words I know? 

Because…

I know there is nothing hidden. God sees all that I am. And so, I have nothing to try to hide. In Christ, I am free from shame and condemnation.

God loves me, despite myself. He loves me unconditionally. I am freed from the fear of abandonment and conditional love.

There is no circumstance or situation that I will face that is “outside” of God’s sight. I can fully trust that He will care for me.

There is no one I can be more honest and vulnerable with about my fears, weaknesses, and flaws than Him. I know He will NOT reject me.

Since God is aware of my needs (and my shortcomings, flaws, and weaknesses), I can be confident He will provide me with the strength and spiritual resources to face everything in front of me.

God knows my strengths.  He can and will use me in ways I would have never imagined.

God knows where and when I will drift away, and I trust He will faithfully guide me back toward Him.

God knows who He created me to be, and through faith and obedience to Him, I can experience the abundant life He has for me.

For me, this is real freedom and real security.  This is good news! My hope and confidence today rest in being fully known and loved by God.