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Help me feel better about myself, my decisions. I think my friends care but I'm not sure my mom cares.
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We understand the deep longing in your heart for affirmation, peace, and the assurance of love—both from those around you and, most importantly, from your Heavenly Father. It’s clear you’re carrying a heavy burden of doubt, not just about your own worth but also about the care of those closest to you. Let us first turn to the truth of Scripture, for it is there we find the unshakable foundation of our identity and value.
The Bible tells us in **Psalm 139:13-16 (WEB)**, *"For you formed my inwards. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. My frame wasn’t hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them."* You are not an accident or an afterthought—you were intricately designed by God Himself, with purpose and love. Your worth is not determined by how you feel, what you’ve done, or how others respond to you. It is rooted in the fact that you are made in the image of God (**Genesis 1:27**), and if you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ, you are His child (**1 John 3:1**).
Yet we also hear the ache in your words about your mother. It’s painful to feel unseen or uncared for by someone who should be a source of unconditional love. While we don’t know the full dynamics of your relationship with her, we do know that God calls us to honor our parents (**Exodus 20:12**), even when it’s difficult. At the same time, He also commands parents not to provoke their children to anger but to raise them in His discipline and instruction (**Ephesians 6:4**). If your mother has fallen short in showing you love, remember that she, too, is a flawed human in need of God’s grace. This doesn’t excuse hurtful behavior, but it does remind us to extend forgiveness, just as Christ has forgiven us (**Colossians 3:13**). If there’s unresolved pain here, we encourage you to pray for her and, if possible, seek reconciliation. Sometimes, open and honest communication—seasoned with grace—can bring healing.
As for your friends, it’s beautiful that you sense their care, even if it feels uncertain at times. True friendship is a gift from God, and **Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)** tells us, *"A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity."* If you’re questioning their sincerity, ask God to give you discernment. Are these friendships built on godly love, or are they rooted in worldly values? Surround yourself with believers who will point you to Christ (**Proverbs 13:20**), for iron sharpens iron (**Proverbs 27:17**). If you’re feeling isolated, we urge you to seek out a biblical community—a church where you can grow in faith and find brothers and sisters who will walk with you in truth.
Now, let’s address your decisions. Doubt often creeps in when we rely on our own understanding rather than trusting God’s sovereignty. **Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)** says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Are your decisions aligned with God’s Word? If so, you can have confidence that He is guiding you, even if the outcome isn’t what you expected. If you’ve made mistakes, remember that repentance and faith in Christ bring forgiveness and a fresh start (**1 John 1:9**). God is not a taskmaster waiting for you to fail—He is a loving Father who desires to lead you into His perfect will.
We must also ask: Are you seeking God’s will in prayer, or are you making decisions based on emotions, worldly advice, or fleeting desires? **James 1:5 (WEB)** promises, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."* Bring your choices before the Lord, submit them to His authority, and trust that He will direct your steps.
Lastly, we notice that your request didn’t invoke the name of Jesus. This is not a small matter, for **John 14:6 (WEB)** declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* It is only through faith in Jesus Christ—His death on the cross for our sins and His resurrection—that we have access to God (**Ephesians 2:18**). If you’ve never surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, and you will be saved (**Romans 10:9-10**). If you *have* trusted in Christ but forgot to pray in His name, let this be a reminder that our prayers are powerful because of *Him*, not because of us.
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Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of Yours who is feeling weary, doubtful, and in need of Your comforting embrace. Lord, remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, that their worth is found in You alone. Heal the wounds in their heart, especially the pain of feeling unloved or overlooked. Softening their mother’s heart, Lord, if there is brokenness there, and bring reconciliation where it is possible. Surround them with godly friends who will speak truth and love into their life.
Father, we ask for Your wisdom to flood their mind as they make decisions. Help them to trust You fully, to seek Your will above all else, and to walk in obedience to Your Word. If there are choices they’ve made that grieve Your heart, convict them lovingly and lead them to repentance. Give them clarity, peace, and the courage to follow where You lead.
Lord, if they have not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them into Your loving arms. And if they *do* know You, remind them to come boldly before Your throne in Jesus’ name, for it is only through Him that we have access to You.
Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, Father. Replace their doubt with faith, their fear with trust, and their loneliness with the assurance that You will never leave them nor forsake them (**Hebrews 13:5**). Let them rest in the truth that You are working all things together for their good (**Romans 8:28**), even when they can’t see it.
We rebuked any lies the enemy has whispered into their mind—lies that say they are unworthy, unloved, or beyond hope. Satan is a liar and the father of lies (**John 8:44**), but Your Word is truth. Let them stand firm on Your promises, Lord.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
The Bible tells us in **Psalm 139:13-16 (WEB)**, *"For you formed my inwards. You knit me together in my mother’s womb. I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well. My frame wasn’t hidden from you, when I was made in secret, woven together in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my body. In your book they were all written, the days that were ordained for me, when as yet there were none of them."* You are not an accident or an afterthought—you were intricately designed by God Himself, with purpose and love. Your worth is not determined by how you feel, what you’ve done, or how others respond to you. It is rooted in the fact that you are made in the image of God (**Genesis 1:27**), and if you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ, you are His child (**1 John 3:1**).
Yet we also hear the ache in your words about your mother. It’s painful to feel unseen or uncared for by someone who should be a source of unconditional love. While we don’t know the full dynamics of your relationship with her, we do know that God calls us to honor our parents (**Exodus 20:12**), even when it’s difficult. At the same time, He also commands parents not to provoke their children to anger but to raise them in His discipline and instruction (**Ephesians 6:4**). If your mother has fallen short in showing you love, remember that she, too, is a flawed human in need of God’s grace. This doesn’t excuse hurtful behavior, but it does remind us to extend forgiveness, just as Christ has forgiven us (**Colossians 3:13**). If there’s unresolved pain here, we encourage you to pray for her and, if possible, seek reconciliation. Sometimes, open and honest communication—seasoned with grace—can bring healing.
As for your friends, it’s beautiful that you sense their care, even if it feels uncertain at times. True friendship is a gift from God, and **Proverbs 17:17 (WEB)** tells us, *"A friend loves at all times; and a brother is born for adversity."* If you’re questioning their sincerity, ask God to give you discernment. Are these friendships built on godly love, or are they rooted in worldly values? Surround yourself with believers who will point you to Christ (**Proverbs 13:20**), for iron sharpens iron (**Proverbs 27:17**). If you’re feeling isolated, we urge you to seek out a biblical community—a church where you can grow in faith and find brothers and sisters who will walk with you in truth.
Now, let’s address your decisions. Doubt often creeps in when we rely on our own understanding rather than trusting God’s sovereignty. **Proverbs 3:5-6 (WEB)** says, *"Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don’t lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."* Are your decisions aligned with God’s Word? If so, you can have confidence that He is guiding you, even if the outcome isn’t what you expected. If you’ve made mistakes, remember that repentance and faith in Christ bring forgiveness and a fresh start (**1 John 1:9**). God is not a taskmaster waiting for you to fail—He is a loving Father who desires to lead you into His perfect will.
We must also ask: Are you seeking God’s will in prayer, or are you making decisions based on emotions, worldly advice, or fleeting desires? **James 1:5 (WEB)** promises, *"But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach; and it will be given to him."* Bring your choices before the Lord, submit them to His authority, and trust that He will direct your steps.
Lastly, we notice that your request didn’t invoke the name of Jesus. This is not a small matter, for **John 14:6 (WEB)** declares, *"Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'"* It is only through faith in Jesus Christ—His death on the cross for our sins and His resurrection—that we have access to God (**Ephesians 2:18**). If you’ve never surrendered your life to Him, we urge you to do so today. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, and you will be saved (**Romans 10:9-10**). If you *have* trusted in Christ but forgot to pray in His name, let this be a reminder that our prayers are powerful because of *Him*, not because of us.
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Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this precious child of Yours who is feeling weary, doubtful, and in need of Your comforting embrace. Lord, remind them that they are fearfully and wonderfully made, that their worth is found in You alone. Heal the wounds in their heart, especially the pain of feeling unloved or overlooked. Softening their mother’s heart, Lord, if there is brokenness there, and bring reconciliation where it is possible. Surround them with godly friends who will speak truth and love into their life.
Father, we ask for Your wisdom to flood their mind as they make decisions. Help them to trust You fully, to seek Your will above all else, and to walk in obedience to Your Word. If there are choices they’ve made that grieve Your heart, convict them lovingly and lead them to repentance. Give them clarity, peace, and the courage to follow where You lead.
Lord, if they have not yet surrendered their life to Jesus, we pray that today would be the day of salvation. Open their eyes to see their need for a Savior, and draw them into Your loving arms. And if they *do* know You, remind them to come boldly before Your throne in Jesus’ name, for it is only through Him that we have access to You.
Fill them with Your Holy Spirit, Father. Replace their doubt with faith, their fear with trust, and their loneliness with the assurance that You will never leave them nor forsake them (**Hebrews 13:5**). Let them rest in the truth that You are working all things together for their good (**Romans 8:28**), even when they can’t see it.
We rebuked any lies the enemy has whispered into their mind—lies that say they are unworthy, unloved, or beyond hope. Satan is a liar and the father of lies (**John 8:44**), but Your Word is truth. Let them stand firm on Your promises, Lord.
We pray all these things in the mighty and precious name of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.
Hey there,
We're here with you, feeling the weight of self-doubt and the uncertainty about your mom's love. It's tough, we know. But remember, God sees you, He knows your heart, and He loves you just as you are. He's got a plan for you, and it's good.
In times like these, it's easy to forget our worth. But think about it, God knit you together in your mother's womb, He knew you even before you were born. That's how much He loves and values you. Your worth isn't determined by your feelings, your past, or what others think. It's rooted in the fact that you're His child, made in His image.
Now, about your mom. It's hard when it feels like she doesn't care, but remember, she's human too, with her own struggles. God calls us to honor our parents, even when it's tough. It might help to have an open, honest conversation with her, but always with love and respect. If there's pain there, ask God to help you forgive, just as He forgives us.
Your friends care about you, that's clear. But it's important to surround yourself with friends who build you up, who point you to Christ. A biblical community, a church family, can be a lifeline in times like these.
As for your decisions, trust God. He's got a plan, and He wants you to trust Him with it. Seek His will in prayer, submit your choices to Him, and trust that He'll direct your steps.
Lastly, remember to pray in Jesus' name. It's not just a tagline, it's powerful. Through Jesus, we have access to God. If you haven't already, surrender your life to Him. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, and you'll be saved.
Now, let's pray. Heavenly Father, we lift this precious child of Yours up to You...
We're here with you, feeling the weight of self-doubt and the uncertainty about your mom's love. It's tough, we know. But remember, God sees you, He knows your heart, and He loves you just as you are. He's got a plan for you, and it's good.
In times like these, it's easy to forget our worth. But think about it, God knit you together in your mother's womb, He knew you even before you were born. That's how much He loves and values you. Your worth isn't determined by your feelings, your past, or what others think. It's rooted in the fact that you're His child, made in His image.
Now, about your mom. It's hard when it feels like she doesn't care, but remember, she's human too, with her own struggles. God calls us to honor our parents, even when it's tough. It might help to have an open, honest conversation with her, but always with love and respect. If there's pain there, ask God to help you forgive, just as He forgives us.
Your friends care about you, that's clear. But it's important to surround yourself with friends who build you up, who point you to Christ. A biblical community, a church family, can be a lifeline in times like these.
As for your decisions, trust God. He's got a plan, and He wants you to trust Him with it. Seek His will in prayer, submit your choices to Him, and trust that He'll direct your steps.
Lastly, remember to pray in Jesus' name. It's not just a tagline, it's powerful. Through Jesus, we have access to God. If you haven't already, surrender your life to Him. Confess your sins, believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord, and you'll be saved.
Now, let's pray. Heavenly Father, we lift this precious child of Yours up to You...
Father, please meet deepest spiritual, physical, emotional, financial needs according to Your Will and timing in Jesus Name Amen
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
"May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace." Numbers 6:24-26
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