::do you love me even though::
I've had the words " Fully Known & Fully Loved " on my wall since freshman year of college because it's a reminder of a central truth of who I am. I am fully known AND fully loved by the God who gave everything for me . The craziest thing is not that this is true of me but that it's true not only of me. It's true of each of us. We long for intimacy, for love, for people to see us for who we truly are, yet we push those same things away. Our deepest fears and our greatest desires are intertwined in more ways than we may realize. Sadly, the fear of rejection frequently conquers the yearning to be known and loved. It's easier to stay away from the pain and vulnerability than to allow another person to see us, messiness, beauty, and all. We do this both to God and others. One of our most profound questions is, "could you ... will you ... do you ... love me even though ?" Even though... I'm socially awkward and struggle talking to peop