My validation comes from God

“Growing up, my sister was always negative towards me and that affected me. I struggled with low self-esteem and I felt empty inside. I did not believe in myself and I wanted people to validate everything that I did.

I believed that I was not good enough. Even at work, I did not believe in myself. I only felt better when people complimented me. I then made friends with the wrong crowd because I wanted to feel better about myself. I drank and went to nightclubs. I dated several men even though I knew that they were not right for me. Although I was doing all those things, I had a void inside me.

My mother invited me to attend services in the Universal Church and I was counselled by one of the assistants. I also engaged in the chains of prayers for my deliverance. The preaching in the church made me realise that I did not need anyone to make me feel complete, I needed God. That is when I decided to commit myself to God.

I stopped drinking and going to nightclubs. I separated from my wrong friends and stopped dating different men. I spent more time in the church seeking the presence of God.

I no longer have low self-esteem. I believe in myself and no longer need anyone to compliment me. I have peace and I no longer feel empty because God filled the void I had,” said Lorraine.