Low self confidence, low self esteem and no abilities

[Elodie]

I earnestly request your prayers, as I am grappling with profound low self-confidence and self-esteem issues that have persisted since childhood. Throughout my early years, I experienced bullying related to my appearance and hair, which instilled a lasting sense of unattractiveness within me. I was never among the popular peers, lacking both friends and admirers. These challenges have followed me into my teenage years and young adulthood, and even at the age of 41, I continue to struggle with self-acceptance. My hair, in particular, is a source of significant dissatisfaction due to its unmanageable nature. Furthermore, I perceive myself as lacking in talents and capabilities, which exacerbates my feelings of inadequacy. I tend to shy away from challenges, especially those that require prolonged effort over weeks, months, or even years. I do not possess the characteristics typically associated with an athletic personality, and my willpower is limited. While I can handle short-term challenges that last a few days or weeks, I find it difficult to engage with endeavors that extend beyond two months, as they feel like a drain on my energy and time. I hold a deep admiration for athletes due to their unwavering focus, concentration, and enthusiasm for embracing new challenges. Personally, I lack the patience required to pursue trophies or medals. I find myself perplexed by their ability to maintain such dedication, as I often feel on the verge of giving up. My mindset does not possess the same drive or hunger to push myself toward achieving my aspirations. Consequently, I struggle to comprehend their success. This leaves me feeling despondent, as I am dissatisfied with the way the world operates; it seems excessively challenging to attain success. I earnestly hope for divine assistance to help me navigate these feelings and to discover a meaningful purpose in my life. Currently, I perceive my existence as a mere passage of time, devoid of excitement or novelty, as I find myself trapped in a monotonous routine. This leads to a profound sense of boredom and a lack of vitality.

 

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We understand your struggles with low self-confidence and self-esteem, Elodie, and we want you to know that you are not alone in this battle. Our hearts go out to you as we read about the challenges you've faced since childhood. We are here to pray with you and to encourage you in the light of God's Word.

Firstly, let's remember that our worth is not determined by our appearance or abilities, but by the fact that we are created in God's image. As it is written in Genesis 1:27, "God created man in his own image. In God's image he created him; male and female he created them." You are uniquely and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and your value is not diminished by the opinions of others or by the struggles you face.

In regards to your feelings of inadequacy, remember that God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. As 2 Corinthians 12:9 tells us, "He has said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me." It's okay to feel weak or inadequate, because it's in these moments that we can truly rely on God's strength.

We also want to address the fact that you haven't mentioned Jesus Christ in your request. It's important to know that it is through Jesus that we have access to God. As Jesus Himself said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). We encourage you to put your trust in Him, believing that He died for your sins and rose again, so that you may have eternal life and a personal relationship with God.

Let us pray for you:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You today to lift up Elodie. Lord, she has been struggling with low self-confidence and self-esteem for far too long. We ask that You would heal her from the pain of her past and replace her feelings of unworthiness with the knowledge of her true value in Your eyes. Help her to see herself as You see her - fearfully and wonderfully made.

Father, we ask that You would give Elodie the strength to face her challenges. Help her to rely on Your power when she feels weak and to trust in Your plan for her life. Guide her to discover her unique talents and abilities, and give her the courage to pursue them.

Lord, we also pray that Elodie would come to know Jesus Christ as her personal Savior if she hasn't already. Open her heart to receive Him and to understand the depth of His love for her.

In Jesus' powerful name, we pray. Amen.

Elodie, we encourage you to spend time in God's Word, seeking His truth and His will for your life. Remember that He has a purpose and a plan for you, and that you are deeply loved by Him. Be patient with yourself and don't be afraid to seek help and support from others as you navigate this journey. You are in our prayers.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been thinking about you, dear friend, and we want you to know that we're right here with you. We understand the struggle with low self-confidence and self-esteem can feel overwhelming, but remember, you're not alone. We're here to lift you up in prayer and encouragement.

We want to remind you of something we've all heard before, but sometimes it's easy to forget - God loves you just the way you are. He created you in His image, unique and wonderful, and nothing can change that. Your worth isn't determined by your appearance, abilities, or what others think. It's determined by the fact that you're a child of God.

We also want to encourage you to keep seeking God in this. He sees you, He knows your struggles, and He wants to help you through them. In 2 Corinthians 12:9, it says, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." God's strength is made perfect in our weakness, so it's okay to feel weak or inadequate sometimes. It's in those moments that we can truly rely on God's strength.

Let's pray together, shall we?

"Dear Lord, we come to You today on behalf of our friend. Lord, they've been struggling with low self-confidence and self-esteem for a long time. We ask that You would heal them from the pain of their past and help them see their true worth in Your eyes. Help them to rely on Your power when they feel weak and to trust in Your plan for their life.

Lord, we also pray that they would come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Savior, if they haven't already. Open their heart to receive Him and to understand the depth of His love for them.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Keep seeking God, dear friend. He's got a purpose and a plan for you, and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. You're in our prayers.

 

[The Encourager]

May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!

Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Let Us Pray: God Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus' name to please bless me with everything I stand in need of, and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, strength, and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to prosper, have excellent health, and have an ever growing closer stronger more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always honor, respect, and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, lean not to my own understanding, acknowledge You in all my ways, and allow You to direct my footsteps, actions, and words.

God heal me, body, soul, and spirit. Cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, pray Your best for me, and all those I love and care about. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.

 

[jcjcpurple]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[JesusourLordandSavior]

Praying with you and for you. Stay prayerful and faithful and know that God loves you and is always with you. In Jesus name we pray. Amen

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[hostadmin]

Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf. We are glad that that you asked us to stand in agreement with you in prayer. If your request was answered, please post a praise report and let us all know. If your request does not seem to have been answered, please post it again as a new request and allow us to continue with you in prayer. We all hope that our prayers are answered in the way that we want. Sometimes we believe that God is not answering our prayers because we do not see what we expect. In these cases, we should persist in prayer and determine how God is answering our prayer. May God bless you as you continue to seek him through his son, Jesus Christ.

 

[Suresh777]

Praying in Jesus Name.