“Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.” And God granted his request. 1 Chronicles 4:10
As I sit down to write tonight, it’s been almost 14 years since I got Saved. Putting these thoughts into words has been a dream of mine for so long, and finally getting to do it feels like a prayer answered in many ways. My name means “worthy of love,” but for most of my life, I felt the opposite. The devil kept whispering that lie in my ear. All I ever wanted was to feel loved and accepted. But everything changed the day I found Christ. That’s when my healing journey began.
Even in my lowest moments, when I felt broken beyond repair, God was there with me. I just didn’t realise it at the time. Looking back, I can see how He was working in my heart long before I even knew Him. He never left my side.
Choosing the Prayer of Jabez to kick off my blog felt right. I remember buying Bruce Wilkinson’s book, “The Prayer of Jabez,” which was the first Christian book I ever bought. It was also the first piece of scripture I memorized after I got saved. I went all in, buying journals, study guides—you name it. One day, a friend who led me to Jesus noticed how obsessed I was with this one scripture. He said something that stuck with me: “If you find so much joy in one verse, imagine how much more joy you’ll find in the rest of the Bible.” And that’s when my love for God’s Word took off.
I’ve learned a lot on my journey with God, and I can’t wait to share it all. But even now, as I write this, I know there’s still so much more to learn. Every day is a chance to get closer to God, to grow, and to become more like Him. He’s blessed me in countless ways, showing me His favour, showering me with His love, and speaking to me in ways I never imagined.
God is good, and I’m so grateful. :)