Abby Bern

Looking at myself now in this picture made me realize that I am a changed person. Life’s challenges have molded me to become the person I am now. I remember back when I was 18 (yes that was 11yrs ago!!!), I was this kind of girl who is very timid, had zero confidence, had no clue what path to take, so weak to the point that I let people dictate my identity. I was like a leaf easily blown by a wind, trying to be a people pleaser to the point that I fail to value my rights and decisions. I was so naive in my own bubble, believing life wont be too difficult. But then, the moment I entered adulthood, things changed.

Little did I know that I have to go through such difficulties, persecutions, challenges, brokenness, and pain. The enemy tried his best to ruin me and detract from my path. He saw me as a threat for his schemes that he did his best to discourage me, make me feel worthless and unwanted. He did everything he could to shut me down. But then I guess, he did not succeed knowing the ground I’m standing now. With all his attempt to push me down, I only ended up stronger than ever with Christ’s Grace sufficiently protecting me. In my times of trouble, God was my defender. He made my heart still in the midst of brokenness. He made my mind at peace in the moment of hardships.

God was faithful enough to create beauty in my ashes and joy in my sorrow. Looking back, I’m grateful for everything I’ve been through. If it weren’t for those things, I wouldn’t be the Abby who is Strong, Unshakable, Wise, Christ-centered and Loving (Yes, I am declaring these qualities in my life just as Christ sees me). I am a New Creation. The old Abby has gone and the New Abby has come. By God’s grace, I am righteous and deserving of His favor.

We should all be reminded of our worth and how God sees us. We shouldn’t let the lies of the enemy or how others see us be the basis of our identity. We are like Christ and created in His image. Therefore we should shake off the negative thoughts about ourselves and believe that we are Loved, Precious, Beautiful, Created to StandOut, Worthy, Strong, Full of Hope and Brave.

Sincerely,

Abby Bern

Matthew 10:29-31 The MSG

29-31 “What’s the price of a pet canary? Some loose change, right? And God cares what happens to it even more than you do. He pays even greater attention to you, down to the last detail—even numbering the hairs on your head! So don’t be intimidated by all this bully talk. You’re worth more than a million canaries.