Sometimes you need to hear His voice louder than your own.
There are moments when you don’t even recognize yourself. The voice inside starts listing your failures. Your shortcomings echo louder than your strengths. You begin to shrink under the weight of mistakes, disappointments, or even the opinions of people who never really knew you.
And then God speaks.
Not because He just discovered who you are—but because you forgot.
“I have called you by your name; you are Mine.”
(Isaiah 43:1, CSB)
The Battle Between the Inner Critic and God’s Voice
We all have an inner critic. That voice is quick. It tallies every wrong turn. It keeps receipts you thought you shredded years ago.
But God doesn’t use your failures as identification.
He doesn’t look at the wreckage and call you broken. He looks at you and calls you His.
When shame wants to rename you, He reminds you of your true name.
When fear says you’ll fail again, He whispers, “You’re chosen.”
When disappointment tells you you’re too late, He says, “I’m not finished.”
The Power of Divine Reminders
God’s reminders aren’t just comforting—they’re corrective.
They realign your perspective.
They silence the noise.
They pull you back from self-condemnation into identity.
It’s not that your mistakes disappear—it’s that they lose the authority to define you.
The enemy wants you to believe you’re only as good as your worst moment. God reminds you that you’re His workmanship—“created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ahead of time for us to do.” (Ephesians 2:10, CSB)
You’re Not Who You Were
Sometimes the hardest part isn’t changing—it’s accepting that you’ve already changed.
The version of you God sees isn’t shackled to who you were.
- You’re not the divorce.
- You’re not the addiction.
- You’re not the bankruptcy.
- You’re not the failure.
You are who He says you are.
You are becoming who He always knew you would be.
And when you can’t hear it for yourself, He speaks louder.
He sends people. He sends verses. He sends moments.
All designed to pull you back to identity.
Let This Be Your Reminder
You don’t have to earn belovedness.
You don’t have to hustle for approval.
You don’t have to replay old tapes trying to fix what’s already been forgiven.
You simply have to respond when He reminds you:
“You are Mine.”
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
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Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr.
District Elder & Pastor Harold Robertson, Jr. is a seasoned IT Professional and spiritual leader who bridges technology and faith to drive innovation in schools, churches, and communities. With certifications in ITIL, Google Workspace, AI, and church administration, he empowers organizations to thrive through strategic tech integration and leadership.
