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So often, I find myself worried about other people’s opinions of me and how they are going to treat me. Do they like me? Do they think I’m smart enough or pretty enough? Are they going to treat me well? The list goes on and on! I get so caught up in the opinions of other people, that I forget the One that really matters. I find myself feeling stuck because of other people’s opinions. But then, I remember that God says that I am chosen, valued, and enough. I have a purpose given to me by God that no one can take away. Whether you are giving a presentation at school, speaking out for what you believe, or helping those in need, know that God is with you. Because of that, you don’t have to be afraid. You have the Creator of the whole universe on your side!

Today, write “God is with me” on a sticky note or your hand. Every time you look at it, remember that you are never alone and that God is with you in everything you do!

Written by Emma, age 17, from Coweta, Oklahoma, USA