This is a list of advice dedicated to my younger self. The beautiful innocent, naive younger self that didn’t know any better but to let herself prey to everyone and everything that wasn’t in touch with her true worth.
- You are already perfect. – Anyone who condemns you or tells you, you are less than is not there to stay. God created you in His image, wonderfully and fearfully; don’t let the wounds of others ruin that image.
- You matter. Your emotions and feelings are valid. – This is the most essential one; those who do not listen to what you have to say, or who make you feel small as a means to control you, are not your friends. Learn to treat them as such and keep a safe distance.
- You don’t need to prove your worth. – People that want you to show your value are not on your side if they are waiting to be won over or expect you to jump through hoops to please them. Remember that you are a queen, a valuable woman whose worth can already be recognized in your words and acts.
- When your gut instinct tells you to keep quiet, trust it. – Don’t strive to impress folks who aren’t meant to be on your side. Remember that no matter how hard you try, you will not be able to change their minds, and you should not try. Talking too much, demonstrating ideas, and shining your light can irritate them and trap your soul in a web of bad energy and distrust.
- Keep your secrets to yourself. – You should be the only one who knows your ambitions and what God has placed in your heart, which implies that not even your closest friends or family members should know them. Take Samson’s example: don’t fly your precious dreams to the enemy, he’s going tear them apart. And, even if you share them, people won’t understand since God’s wonders are beyond human comprehension, and they will devise ways to prevent them from occurring and create hurdles. If you form a covenant with Jesus and a contract that only you and He know about, God will make you invincible.
- You are not responsible in front of people but in front of God. – You have no control over how people see or evaluate you based on your mistakes; they are not the Almighty Creator. So stop worrying about what they will do to harm or threaten you. God has already seen what happened and knows your heart; He has already told you that your transgressions have been forgiven and that He will protect you against all souls beneath the sky and beyond. Why give it the time of day? Allow the Almighty to handle them, and when they try to harm you, remember God’s promises and how He will deliver you more wonderfully than you’ve ever thought:
Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
(Isaiah 41:10)
Don’t allow how things have turned out or how people may have injured you to taint your heart. Remember that God has a plan for everything and that He makes use of our sins to get us through the storm whole and stronger than before.
Continue to praise the Lord and learn to know your soul. Get used to learning lessons and don’t be discouraged by the enemy’s traps: you’re a strong fighter who will conquer any adversity; everything aimed to hurt you, God will turn in your favor.
Continue to be kind, show up, smile, and be your best self, especially when dealing with people who do not deserve it. Remember that those who have harmed you and made luxurious castles out of your tears will have sand castles in the other world.
Lastly, don’t be too hard on yourself; you were meant to make mistakes and fall to rise again. Keep your focus on God and keep on sailing even though the waves are loud and heavy. You will get there.
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