March: What Does “Fearfully and Wonderfully Made” Really Mean?

Psalm 139:14 might be one of the most quoted verses in all of Scripture: “I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.”

You’ve seen it on coffee mugs, throw pillows, Instagram posts, and nursery walls. But somewhere between the Pinterest boards and the pretty fonts, we’ve lost the weight of what David was actually saying.

This isn’t a cute affirmation. This is a declaration that should shake you to your core.

What Does “Fearfully” Mean?

The Hebrew word for “fearfully” is “yare”—and it doesn’t mean “scary.” It means with great reverence, awe, and respect. When God made you, He did it with the same awe-inspiring intentionality He used to create the mountains, the oceans, and the stars. You were not mass-produced. You were not an afterthought. You were crafted with holy reverence.

Let that sink in. The God of the universe approached your creation with awe.

What Does “Wonderfully” Mean?

The Hebrew word here is “pala”—meaning distinguished, set apart, marvelous. It’s the same word used to describe God’s miracles throughout the Old Testament. Your existence is in the same category as parting the Red Sea and raising the dead. You are a wonder. You are a marvel. You are a miracle walking around in human skin.

Why This Matters Right Now

In a world of filters, comparison, and constant pressure to be someone you’re not, Psalm 139:14 is an anchor. It doesn’t say you’re fearfully and wonderfully made if you lose the weight, get the promotion, or finally have it all together. It says you ARE. Present tense. Already. Right now. As you are.

This verse doesn’t just apply to the good days when you feel confident and put together. It applies when you’re a mess. When you’re crying in your car. When you can’t look in the mirror without critiquing what you see. Especially then.

Wearing the Truth

Sometimes we need more than just reading a verse. We need to carry it with us. Wearing a piece of jewelry named after this truth—or a scripture that echoes the same message—turns head knowledge into heart knowledge. Every glance at your wrist becomes a moment of remembering: I am not an accident. I am a masterpiece.

The next time someone asks what your bracelet means, you get to tell them the story of a God who made them with reverence and called them wonderful. And that’s a conversation worth having.

You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Your soul knows it very well.

Featured Prodcuts:

✦ "There is No One Like You!" bracelet (Psalm 139:14)

✦ "You Are Chosen & Cherished!" bracelet (Ephesians 1:4–5)

✦ "You’re Rare & Precious!" earrings (Proverbs 3:15)