Maybe you feel like you constantly let your family down. Perhaps coworkers talk about you behind your back. People you thought were your friends remind you in a thousand tiny looks, comments, and gestures: you’re just not good enough.
You feel like all you do is take on everyone else’s feelings—like a doormat where everyone wipes their frustrations and moves on. You might wonder, Will I ever actually feel good enough? Will they ever actually be pleased with me?
God thinks you’re good enough. The Bible says that God loves you no matter what (Ephesians 3:17-19). You don’t have to do anything to deserve God’s love (2 Corinthians 3:5). And you don’t have to worry that God will judge you unfairly (Ephesians 2:8).
In God’s Word, Jesus says that he wants to take your pain and anxiety—and trade them for peace. When you’re overwhelmed by the judgments of others, he offers you a safe space where you won’t be harshly judged.
But don’t take my word for it. Discover God’s love and promises for yourself in these 4 verses:
Don't worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God's peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. — Philippians 4:6-7God wants to listen to your troubles.
Leave your troubles with the Lord,You don’t have to carry your burdens on your own.
and he will defend you;
he never lets honest people be defeated. — Psalm 55:22
Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. For the yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light. — Matthew 11:28-30People might still unfairly blame and judge you, but you can hold onto Jesus’s promise of peace.
Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid. — John 14:27