Coping with low self-worth involves recognizing your value as Jehovah sees you; remember His love and care in Psalm 94:19, and know that you are precious in His eyes (Isa. 43:4).
How can a person cope with feelings of low self-worth?What can you do if doubts about your worth persist or reoccur? Read Bible verses that assure you of your value to Jehovah and meditate on them. (Ps. 94:19) If you have failed to reach a goal or are discouraged because you cannot do as much as others, do not judge yourself harshly. Jehovah has reasonable expectations. (Ps. 103:13, 14) If you suffered abuse in the past, do not blame yourself for what the abuser did. You did not deserve such treatment! Remember that Jehovah holds the wrongdoers accountable, not the victims. (1 Pet. 3:12) Sandra, who was abused as a child, says, “I regularly ask Jehovah to help me see myself in a balanced way, the way he sees me.”
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How can we put our past experiences in life to good use in Jehovah’s service?Never doubt that Jehovah can use you to help others. He has given you the honor of being his fellow worker in the Christian ministry. (1 Cor. 3:9) Your life experiences have likely given you empathy for others and insight into how they may feel. You can do much to help them. Helen, quoted earlier, received help and is now better able to help others. She says: “Jehovah has turned this ‘nobody’ into someone who feels loved and useful.” Helen is happy to serve as a regular pioneer.
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Your past experiences can equip you to help others in Jehovah's service, as 2 Corinthians 1:3, 4 illustrates—God comforts us so we can comfort others.
What assurance do we find at Isaiah 1:18?Some of Jehovah’s servants are deeply troubled by regrets over their past actions, either before or even after baptism. But we do well to remember that Jehovah provided the ransom because of his deep love for us. Surely, he wants us to accept his gift. Jehovah assures us that after we have “set matters straight” with him, he no longer holds our sins against us. (Read Isaiah 1:18.) How loving of Jehovah not to remember our past sins! At the same time, he never forgets the good we have done.—Ps. 103:9, 12; Heb. 6:10.
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Isaiah 1:18 reminds us that Jehovah invites us to reason together with Him, assuring us that He forgives our sins and helps us move forward with a clean slate.
Why should we do our best to focus on the present and the future rather than on the past?If you are troubled by regrets about the past, do your best to focus on the present and on the future rather than on the past. Consider the example of the apostle Paul. He regretted that he had once viciously persecuted Christians, but he knew that Jehovah had forgiven him. (1 Tim. 1:12-15) Did he then continue to mull over the sins of his past? He no doubt refused to do so, just as he did not dwell on his former accomplishments as an adherent of Judaism. (Phil. 3:4-8, 13-15) Instead, Paul zealously cared for his ministry and looked ahead to the future. Like Paul, you cannot change the past. But you can honor Jehovah in your present circumstances and look ahead to the wonderful future that he has promised you
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Focusing on the present and future, as Paul did, allows us to honor Jehovah and embrace the hope He promises, as stated in Philippians 3:13-14.
What can we do if our past actions have hurt others?You may be troubled by some of your past actions that have hurt others. What can help? Do what you can to repair the damage, including offering a sincere apology. (2 Cor. 7:11) Ask Jehovah to come to the aid of those affected by your actions. He can help you and those you have hurt to endure and to regain peace
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If your past actions have hurt others, strive to make amends and sincerely apologize, as encouraged in 2 Corinthians 7:11, while seeking Jehovah's help for healing.