If someone came to mind the moment you read the title of this piece, then you probably have your answer already—just like I do.
On the other hand, if no one came to mind immediately, that’s okay too.
Today, I want to talk about the One who knows me best.
A bit of background story:
As a young child, I battled severe self-esteem issues. I had people tease me about my eyes, my body, my looks—everything you can think of.
I remember crying in the bathroom of our home back then, in a neighbourhood in Lagos.
I would cry to God, wishing my eyes in particular had been created differently.
Maybe if I had regular eyelids, cat-shaped eyes, or just any other kind, it would have been better.
Looking at myself now, I admire how my eyes set me apart, but back then, I hated them so much!
Stay with me—I’m getting somewhere.
We all have those experiences. Everyone has their insecurities, their moments of low self-esteem, and for some, those feelings linger.
I’m glad you’re reading this piece because there is One who knows you best—even better than you know yourself.
To continue my story, after some time, I moved past that phase.
When I got into university, unlike other girls my age, my looks were the last thing I cared about.
I didn’t worry about how I looked. I dressed for comfort, which often meant oversized T-shirts and whatever else felt good.
But soon, another form of insecurity crept in—it was about my age and my worth.
I felt the constant need to prove myself—to show I was good enough or even better than those who seemed older than me.
I wanted people to recognize that I had life experiences, some even as intense or more impactful than theirs, so they wouldn’t dismiss me with thoughts like, “She’s young, what does she know?”
It felt like I needed validation, as though proving myself to others would confirm my value.
But it took Him—the One who knows me best—to correct that.
Now, think back to the person you had in mind at the start of this read.
What if I told you that person doesn’t know you best?
Yes, you read that right.
Even you don’t know yourself as well as He does.
Only Jesus knows you best.
He knows every detail about you—the parts you love and the parts you struggle to accept.
I’ve had a relationship with God from a very young age, and I’ve always turned to Him whenever I faced challenges, big or small (and I mean everything).
So when this insecurity about proving myself arose, I brought it to Him—the One who knows me best.
And, of course, He explained it to me:
Because He knows me, that is all that matters.
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you;
Before you were born I sanctified you.”~ Jeremiah 1:5
There’s no need to prove myself because that desire comes from pride.
Why seek validation from men when Jesus’ approval is all I need?
Why strive to please people when my focus should be on pleasing Jesus?
This is crucial because we sometimes dilute our relationship with Christ to gain approval from others or fit into their expectations.
Jesus asks:
– Why focus on men when you should focus on Me?
– Why compromise for men when you could sacrifice for Me?
– Why be lukewarm for men when you can be on fire for Me?
Remember:
“So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.” ~ Revelation 3:16
Boldly embrace Christ in every aspect of your life. Walk the path of holiness and righteousness that He has called us to, and He will set everything right.
“But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.” ~ Matthew 10:33
Let’s commit to living for Him wholeheartedly, for He truly knows us best.
From a baby girl immensely in love with God.
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