No One Said That Life Would Be Easy

A common struggle that children and teens face within homes fueled by alcohol, abuse and drugs is suicide. For years I struggled with low self esteem and questioning my self worth. I found myself believing these lies from the devil, "If my own parents do not find value within my existence and cannot love me, then who else could possibly? No one will ever love me. No one will miss me, right? There's no point to my life."

There appeared to be no escape from my home life, and I just wanted out. I struggled to find hope, and often times I lacked the faith that God could deliver me from this miserable situation. I wanted a quick easy out to escape my life of sorrows and hurt. My parents' actions and words left me feeling empty, hollow, and all alone.

Luckily, during these dark times God strategically placed people in my life to deliver His truth. The truth that God has a plan for my life, and that He will use our lows to minister to others and to glorify Him. The truth that I was created by God, and God doesn't make junk. The truth that God thinks I'm tough enough to endure this, because He will never give me more than I can handle. The truth that there is a Father in heaven that will always love me unconditionally, and I can find my value in Him. The truth that God uses our trials to mold us and shape our character.

If you are hurting and struggling to find your purpose in life today. I want you to know that God is big enough to get you through this! Present your burdens to God today, and ask Him to take them from you. Ask God to give you the strength, hope, support, and love that you are so desperately craving. Then share with someone what you are going through, and ask them to pray over you. You are not alone, and do not allow the enemy to lead you to believe so.

Lord, I pray for those that are struggling with finding their self worth and purpose in life. I pray for the lonely and broken hearted. Touch them right now with your healing hands, and remind them that you are there with them. Give them a vision of what their life could look like in the future and give them hope. Provide them safe people to share their struggles with and to encourage them. Please provide a hedge of protection around them right now. Thank you for hearing our prayers and answering them. I love you Lord, amen.