One of my greatest struggles for a long time—one I still wrestle with even now—has been isolation, driven by the shame of my past and the hurt I caused those closest to me. I withdrew, believing that those I love would be better off without me. But by God’s grace, that cycle is being broken. It’s a slow and steady process, yet one filled with purpose, as the Lord, in His wisdom and love, continues to teach and restore me.
Deep isolation, especially when fueled by shame, is a heavy burden to carry. But I want to remind you—God has never and will never see you as a burden.
The enemy wants you to believe you’re better off alone, but that’s a lie meant to keep you trapped. Jesus didn’t come for the people who have it all together—He came for the broken, the rejected, the ashamed. He wants you.
Look at Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit."
And Isaiah 41:10
"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."
God doesn’t see you through the lens of your past or your shame. He sees you through the sacrifice of Jesus—as loved, worthy, and wanted.
You are not beyond repair. You are not better off alone. The world is missing something precious when you’re not part of it.
