Fearfully, Wonderfully, and Strong

“I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful; I know that full well” — Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

“Fitness Journey” sounds like a simple phrase, but for me, it has often carried the weight of not being good enough. I can’t remember exactly when it started, but I’ve spent much of my life feeling “less than.”

I’ve never been small. I’ve never been athletic. I’ve never been “the best.” For years, I accepted being average. Average felt safe—because average wasn’t noticeable.

But that’s not how God sees me.

Genesis 1:27 tells me I am made in His image. If that’s true—and it is—then I am anything but average.

God Himself says I am fearfully and wonderfully made. My size, skill, or speed do not define my worth.

So, how do I live as the person He designed me to be?

I surrender who I think I am and embrace who He says I am: His child.

I seek Him, I read His Word, I learn His heart. And as I grow to know Him more, I begin to see the lies I’ve believed about myself—like “I’m not athletic.”

The truth is, I can do hard things. My body was made to move and be strong. Whether or not I can hit a ball means nothing about my capability—it just means my depth perception is bad and moving targets aren’t my thing.

Working out isn’t easy for me, but I do it. And each time, I’m reminded: I am fearfully and wonderfully made. I can do all He asks of me because His strength flows through me.

Prayer:

Father, thank You for creating me in Your image. Thank You that I am fearfully and wonderfully

made—not because of my abilities or achievements, but because You are my Creator. Help me to

see myself the way You see me. When I doubt, remind me that I can do all things through Christ

who strengthens me.

In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Written by:

Stacey Beck