Welcome back to my blog!! Here is part 2 of my story. I mentioned this in part 1 but I want to talk a bit more about what I went through in high school. I went through a time where I would question my worth and purpose. Let’s just say I had really low self-esteem. I was trapped in this mindset for a few years. I tried everything from journaling to talking with friends to seeking out support at school but nothing really helped me get out of that dark place. On August 1st, 2025, however, everything changed. I almost made an irrevocable decision but I am so grateful that God stopped me from making that choice. I finally got the help I needed and I have had no mental health struggles for a year now. Praise God!!! Community and therapy really helped me focus on and stay grounded in true statements. At first, I met with my therapist every week at the start of my senior year but as time passed I gradually met with her less and less. I mention this because we all have thoughts that are intrusive; ones that tell us lies, makes us seem worthless but we are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. I encourage you to take negative thoughts captive. I want you to remind yourself that you are so loved by God.
I am going to share two verses with you today:
“I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well” Psalm 139:14
David knows that he is wonderfully made and that gives him hope and reason to praise the Lord. We are created in the image of God and he made us intentionally. We all have different gifts and talents and God calls us to use them to advance His Kingdom. Today, I want you to spend some intentional time thinking about what gifts you have been given and how you can use them to help someone else.
“And not only that, but we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us” Romans 5:3-5
Our trials have purpose. Even if it does not seem like it in the moment, God always has a purpose behind our pain and suffering. He wants us to run to Him when we are doing well and when we are going through hard times. He wants a relationship with us. Our trials help strengthen our character. We become more resilient and hopeful. I still encourage you to run to the Father in all circumstances, whether you are on cloud nine or in the doldrums. There is always a reason to praise God.