Question:



Over the years I have lived a hard life of being excluded. After finally reaching high school I have found my place but I struggle with self-doubt. I struggle with self-doubt of whether I'm as good as people say I am. Even at times, my best friends will tell me things and I will not believe it because I have been put down for so long. Most people say to forget about what they say and listen to what God says and that is true I understand that. But I can't even get past seeing myself for who I am let alone seeing myself as God sees me. How can I get rid of this self-doubt?



Answer:



I would like you to think of it this way. From the beginning of creation the purpose of man was to reflect the glory of God. God created us in His image. We were made to be loved by God and to love Him in return. When sin entered the picture that connection with God was cut, but through Jesus we are restored back to the Father. You walk in victory when you choose to embrace that what Christ has done for you and what He has made you is true. Now understand that He has set you free so that you can walk in Him and love Him. When you set your eyes on knowing Him despite what others say and come boldly to the throne as Hebrews 4:16 says, you will walk in the truth that you are already a child of the King.

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