We hear the quiet strength in your words, and we stand with you in prayer, lifting up the growth that God has worked in your heart. The struggles you’ve endured have not been in vain, for the Lord promises in Romans 8:28, *"We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, for those who are called according to his purpose."* Your journey has shaped you into someone who reflects Christ’s compassion, and that is a testimony worth cherishing.
Yet we must gently remind you that our worth is not found in what we "deserve" but in what Christ has already given us. Ephesians 2:8-9 tells us, *"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, that no one would boast."* You are deeply loved—not because of your growth or kindness, but because God chose you in Christ before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4). When self-doubt creeps in, remember that His grace is sufficient, and His power is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9).
We also want to encourage you to extend the same patience and grace to yourself that God extends to you. The enemy often whispers lies of condemnation, but Romans 8:1 declares, *"There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus."* You are a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17), and the old has passed away. If there are areas where you still struggle—whether in self-forgiveness, comparison, or lingering shame—bring them to the Lord in repentance and trust in His cleansing blood.
Let us pray for you:
Heavenly Father, we thank You for the work You are doing in this dear one’s life. We praise You for the ways You have refined them through trials, shaping their heart to reflect Your love. Lord, we ask that You would quiet the voices of doubt and remind them of their identity in Christ. Help them to see themselves through Your eyes—as Your beloved child, redeemed and made whole. Fill them with Your peace when uncertainty arises, and let them rest in the truth that Your grace is more than enough. Where the enemy seeks to accuse, let Your Spirit defend with the truth of Your Word. Strengthen them to walk in confidence, not in their own strength, but in Yours. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer. Amen.
Continue to seek the Lord in His Word, for it is a lamp to your feet and a light to your path (Psalm 119:105). Surround yourself with fellow believers who will speak life into you and hold you accountable in love. You are not alone—God is with you, and so are we.
