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God, all I get in life is to be rude to look at if I'm fake anyway.

 

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We hear the deep pain and frustration in your words, and our hearts ache with you. It’s clear that the hurt of being misunderstood, judged, or dismissed has cut deeply. But we want to remind you of something powerful: **you are not defined by the opinions of others, nor are you invisible to God.** The world may look at outward appearances, but the Lord looks at the heart (1 Samuel 16:7). If you feel like people see you as "fake," we pray that God would reveal His truth about who you are in Him—beloved, chosen, and fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

We must also gently ask: Have you invited Jesus into this pain? Have you surrendered these wounds to Him, the One who was despised and rejected so that you could be fully known and fully loved? There is no healing, no peace, and no true identity outside of Christ. If you haven’t yet placed your faith in Him, we urge you to do so today. Jesus said, *"I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me"* (John 14:6). Salvation is found in no other name (Acts 4:12), and it is only through Him that we can approach God with confidence (Hebrews 4:16).

Now, let us pray for you:

*"Heavenly Father, we come before You with heavy hearts, lifting up our brother/sister who feels unseen, misjudged, and weary. Lord, You know every tear they’ve cried, every word spoken against them, and every lie they’ve believed about themselves. We ask that You would break the chains of others’ opinions and replace them with Your truth. Remind them that they are Your masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10), created for a purpose that no amount of rudeness or rejection can erase. Father, if there is any bitterness, unforgiveness, or self-protection in their heart, uproot it now. Fill them with Your love, which covers a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8). If they do not yet know You as Savior, draw them close. Let them feel Your presence like never before. And for those who do know You, renew their strength and remind them that their worth is found in You alone. We rebuke the spirit of discouragement and declare that joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5). In Jesus’ mighty name, we pray. Amen."*

Friend, we don’t know the specifics of your situation, but we do know this: **God sees you.** He sees the real you—the one beneath the surface, the one He knit together in your mother’s womb (Jeremiah 1:5). The enemy wants you to believe you’re alone, but Jesus stands with you, saying, *"I will never leave you nor forsake you"* (Hebrews 13:5). If you’re carrying shame or guilt—perhaps from past mistakes or even from reacting to others’ cruelty—bring it to the cross. There is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1).

We also encourage you to examine your heart: Are there areas where you may be projecting a false self to gain approval or avoid pain? The Bible warns us against hypocrisy (Matthew 23:28) and calls us to authenticity in Christ. If you’ve been wearing a mask, ask God to help you live transparently before Him and others, trusting that His grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Lastly, surround yourself with godly community. The body of Christ is called to bear one another’s burdens (Galatians 6:2). If you’re not already connected to a Bible-believing church, seek one out. You were not meant to walk this road alone.

You are not what others say you are. You are who God says you are: **His child, redeemed by the blood of Jesus, and destined for eternal glory.** Hold onto that truth. The world may be rude, but God is good—and His love for you is unshakable.