I have a tendency to be hyper-critical of myself, focusing mostly on my flaws and shortcomings. I suspect I’m not the only one who does this. But this verse makes me stop and look at myself through God’s eyes. He created, as it says in the King James, “my innermost being”—the very things that shape my thoughts, my feelings, my interests, my personality. He crafted it all together according to His will and purpose. The verses following 13 say, “I will praise you because I have been remarkably and wondrously made. Your works are wondrous, and I know this very well.” We were made by God, who knew from the beginning of time we would walk the earth for however many number of days. He created us for the purpose of bringing glory to Him. He created that purpose for us because He knew what would bring us the greatest satisfaction in this life. We might not understand why He chose to craft us the way He did, but His ways aren’t our ways; His wisdom defies our understanding. But believe me what I say…He has a plan for you. Psalm 139:16 assures us, “…all my days were written in your book and planned before a single one of them began.” Yes, you are loved.