She had once been the bright star of her family—a Political Science graduate, eager to change the world. But the harsh reality of joblessness hit her hard. Day after day, she filled out applications, her hopes rising with each submission, only to be crushed by silence or rejection. Home was no sanctuary, either. Every conversation became a veiled insult, a constant reminder of her situation. Her family’s words stung, making her feel as if she was the problem, as if she chose this path of struggle and frustration.
It felt as though her dreams were slipping away, her self-worth diminishing with every passing day. She spent nights awake, her mind replaying her family’s scorn and imagining herself lost, incapable, and directionless. The weight of these thoughts grew heavier, pressing on her mind and heart. Dark, hopeless feelings crept in, making her wonder if life was even worth the struggle. She stood at the edge, feeling isolated in a place where even her dreams felt too distant to chase.
Then, one sleepless night, she reached for her old Bible. She opened it randomly, her eyes falling on words of comfort and hope. “For I know the plans I have for you,” read the verse, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Those words filled her soul, a balm on her aching heart. She prayed for strength, realizing her worth didn’t lie in others’ opinions or even her career status.
With newfound courage, she decided to hold on to hope. She embraced faith, knowing that God’s plans for her were bigger than the struggles she faced. Her journey wasn’t over; she was just getting ready for the next chapter.