Finding Peace in God's Love When You Feel Unworthy

Finding Peace Wherever You Are

I see you because I am you. I know what it’s like to feel that deep, gnawing sense of not being enough. The self-doubt, the worthlessness that creeps in when life gets hard, the moments when it feels like all hope is slipping away, I've been there. I’ve fought the battles against depression and anxiety. And even though I’ve found God, I still struggle sometimes.

There are moments when the human part of me falters, when I question whether God is there. It’s in those times I cry out, just like in Mark 9:24, “Lord, I believe; help my unbelief!” And almost immediately, I feel His presence again and I wonder why I didn't say it sooner. I’m reminded of the miracles, the blessings, the moments in my life that have no other explanation than God’s hand. I’ve come to see that it’s okay to question, if I return to the truth I know: He’s always been there, even in the hardest times.

God Sees Your Worth

Like you, I spent years searching for acceptance in all the wrong places. I turned to the world to fill the emptiness. I tried to drown it in relationships, in unfaithfulness, in substances, and in self-sabotage. For so long, I chased things that only left me feeling more broken. But here’s the truth I discovered: no matter how far I ran, no matter how unworthy I felt, God never left me. He never stopped calling me.

He sees you the same way. He sees your worth, even when you can’t. Isaiah 43:1 says, "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine." You belong to Him, and nothing you’ve done or experienced can change that. I didn’t always believe this for myself and, because I am human, I have to remind myself of this truth. Even when I surrendered on 08/21/08 and began my recovery, I knew about God, but I didn’t really know Him. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I truly began to form a relationship with Him, a relationship that has taught me so much about grace, love, and worth.

When Control Slips Away

I know what it’s like to cling to control because it feels safer that way. For years, I thought I had to manage everything myself and I still do sometimes. When the emotions get too big, when anger, frustration, or sadness overwhelm me, I can retreat. It’s easier to isolate than to let the world see me struggle. But in those moments of trying to handle it all alone, I continue to learn something profound: I don’t have to. And neither do you.

Psalm 46:1 reminds us, "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble." When control slips away, that’s when we most need to remember that He is the one in control. His strength is made perfect in our weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). It’s okay to not be okay. It’s okay to lean on Him when you feel like you can’t hold it together. He’s not asking you to be perfect; He’s asking you to trust that He is.

A Love That Heals

There were many times I doubted that love could ever really heal me. My past was filled with so much hurt, pain, and brokenness. Like you, I’ve had my own Job moments, times where I questioned why God would allow so much suffering. But what I’ve learned from Job’s story, and from my own, is that God is always working, even when it doesn’t feel like it. He is close to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18) and wants nothing more than to heal us from the inside out.

God’s love isn’t based on your past. It’s not about what you’ve done or what’s been done to you. It’s about who you are and that's His adopted child. Nothing can separate you from that love (Romans 8:38-39). Not your past, not your mistakes, not even your doubt. The love that He has for you is constant, unwavering, and strong enough to heal even the deepest wounds.

A New Chapter of Hope

You and I are both on this journey of faith, learning more each day about what it means to be loved by a God who never gives up on us. Even after I began my recovery, it took me years to truly let God into the broken places of my heart. But once I did, I began to find a peace and purpose that I had spent so long searching for.

As you continue to pray and read the Bible, remember that healing is a process. It’s okay to take it one day at a time, trusting that God is with you every step of the way. Verses like Psalm 139:14, which reminds us that we are “fearfully and wonderfully made,” can bring comfort on those days when self-doubt is so loud. And when the feelings of worthlessness creep in, lean on the truth of Isaiah 61:1, that He came to bind up the brokenhearted and set us free.

You’re not alone in this. I’m walking this path, too. And while we may stumble along the way, we serve a God who is always ready to pick us back up. You are worthy, loved, and you are enough, because He is enough.

Giving up is never an option,

Andrea