Self-loathing is a quiet but heavy burden many people carry. Scratch that. Self-loathing has been a problem I have personally struggled with throughout my life.

The internal voices whisper thoughts of worthlessness, failure, and shame relentlessly. I’m acutely aware of my flaws and shortcomings. The weight of disappointing others, falling short of the Christian example I aspire to be, and wrestling with feelings of inadequacy can feel crushing. I yearn to be better, to be liked, to become the person I know I could be, yet I often feel I’m falling short. Sometimes the weight becomes overwhelming.

As a Christian, I must continually remind myself that my worth doesn’t come from what I do. It comes from God. I am a child of God, made in His image (Genesis 1:27), and redeemed by His grace. That identity is deeper and more accurate than my self-perception.

If you’re walking this same difficult path, please know you’re not alone in this struggle. Turn to prayer in these moments. Immerse yourself in God’s Word. Most importantly, let the truth of Christ’s love drown out the lies echoing in your mind. You are not worthless. You are not too broken. You belong to Him. And that truth has the power to transform everything.