I noticed I used to be the kind of person who doesn't really like to talk much around people due to so many reasons which ranges from fear of saying the wrong things, the feeling that I wasn't just smart enough or that everyone around me was pratically better so, 'what do I even have to offer', I kept asking myself. Answering questions in the lecture hall was just the last thing I would ever think of doing so I would rather tell the person sitting closest to me the answer and let him/her take the credit. Coupled with that, I always felt I was never enough, my looks were just not enough and I always needed the approval and appraisal of people to feel worthy enough and accepted. What marvelled me was the fact that I wasn't always like that. Not to make boast though but I used to be a really bright and outspoken student with a wonderful academic foundation. I would always speak up in class and it earned me the love of my teachers. Then I began to wonder where I picked the fear from. Where did all of this low self esteem emanate from? It was getting really bad and I knew I needed help, so help I sought for. I didn't have to perform any magic, all I had to do was know and accept who ONE person thought and said of me. The steps were just very simple and I will guide you through it: 1. I had to accept HIS finished work on the cross and get adopted into HIS family John 3:16 2. Study the HOLY BOOK to know what HE had to say to me and I stumbled upon these scriptures: - Songs of Solomon 4:7 You are altogether beautiful my love and there is no flaw in you. - Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. - 1 Peter 2:9 For I am a chosen generation, a royal.... These and many more scriptures did I have to consciously digest and allow myself and my mind to be transformed and renewed by them. It wasn't easy but as I intentionally studied and kept speaking to my inner man, I found 'myself' being sure of 'myself', my self esteem I began to gain back gradually. I am not where I should be now but I know I am not where I used to be and am going somewhere, yeah, I keep progressing. My story isn't complete yet but I know it will be some day. I really don't know why but I felt like sharing my story. I remain #unapologetic_Jesus_freak.