My story is one of transformation. I grew up with low to no self-confidence, always trying to live up to the expectations of others and never feeling good enough. This caused me to become a perfectionist. Unfortunately perfectionism means you will NEVER be good enough since humans are not made to be perfect. In grade 11, however, I went on a retreat and began my personal journey with God. I made the decision that I didn’t want my parents’ faith anymore. I needed my faith to be my own. After this I began to feel this yearning that I didn’t understand. God was inviting me to learn more about Him. He was constantly pouring out His love upon me but I didn’t know how to accept it. I thought I was unlovable. I constantly expressed my love to my friends. It was so important to me that others knew they were loved. Through this, God began to show me that I am loveable. His sacrifice, as expressed in John 3:16, wasn’t just for the entire world but it was for me. Unconditional, indescribable, sacrificial love. God loves me in a deep, personal and intimate way. It has taken years for me to learn but I can now confidently say that I am loved, I am beautiful, I am enough. I am a daughter of the King and that is all I’ll ever need. I have been transformed.
