Hello beautiful girl,
Life can feel overwhelming sometimes. Between school, homework, extracurricular activities, and responsibilities at home, it’s easy to feel stretched too thin or unsure of what to do next. You might worry about fitting in, keeping up, or making the right choices. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. There is Someone who sees you, knows your heart, and is ready to guide and strengthen you, Jesus, the One who never fails.
Sometimes school can feel like a battlefield — with projects, tests, and homework piling up, teachers expecting you to follow through on all your assignments, and extracurricular activities filling every afternoon. Maybe you’re trying to balance sports, youth group, dance class, or music lessons, all while managing schoolwork and helping at home. And in the middle of it all, you might feel the pressure to belong or be accepted, but remember this: you don’t have to change who you are. You are already loved, chosen, and beautifully made by your Creator God. His love for you is steadfast, unfailing, and you are cherished just as you are. Even when your mind races and your heart feels tired, He sees you and knows exactly what you need.
You're not the only one who has felt this way. In the Bible, King Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, found himself in a similar situation when he learned of a vast army approaching. He was terrified. But instead of giving in to fear or trying to handle it all on his own, he turned to his God. He focused on God's character: His power, His faithfulness, His love, and he prayed:
"O LORD, God of our ancestors, you alone are the God who is in heaven. You are ruler of all the kingdoms of the earth. You are powerful and mighty; no one can stand against you!" (2 Chronicles 20:6).
Jehoshaphat turned to the only God who could help, Jehovah-Sabaoth, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, God’s mighty name showing He is in charge of all heaven’s armies. He looked up and turned his eyes toward heaven, praying, “We don’t know what to do, but our eyes are on You.” (vs.12)
Jehoshaphat didn't just pray; he worshiped, and God saw his heart. God sent the prophet Jahaziel with this word, "Do not be afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God's.
Jehoshaphat and all the people bowed their faces to the ground and worshiped the Lord. Their prayer invited God to fight for them; their worship invited His power to move mightily on their behalf.
This is a powerful reminder for you, too. When the pressure of schoolwork feels heavy, when you feel overwhelmed, when your mind is racing, when your heart feels unsure, stop and pray. Look up, fix your eyes on Jesus. Talk to God about everything: your worries, your classes, your friendships, your fears.
You don’t have to fight your battles alone because the battle isn’t yours to fight. It belongs to God, who strengthens you, guides you, and fights for you.
Jehovah-Sabaoth is not just fighting for you; He is always with you. He’s standing beside you in every situation, in every place you find yourself. You can trust Him to never leave you, to be with you, fighting your battles faithfully, quietly and victoriously, surrounding you with His peace and strength.
My beautiful girls, may you find comfort and peace knowing that Jehovah-Sabaoth has never lost a battle and will never fail you. Your mighty God is fighting your battles and surrounding you with His strength and love.
Shine Bright Girls – Your Memory Verse for This Month!
“This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
“This is what the LORD says: Do not be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
Write it down, say it out loud each morning, and let it remind you that Jehovah-Sabaoth is always fighting for you, even in the little battles of your day. Remember, you are never alone.