Blog 87: Life Verse

Hey twin,

I hope you are having a good week so far. Last week, in between the studying for exams, cleaning dishes, watching movies with my family, God stopped me and ushered my spirit to do something I don’t do often (enough). I thought to myself, “When’s the last time I read my life verse?” Truth be told, not since my birthday back in November. And this time, I read it with a new lens and gained a different perspective. I read it slowly and aloud, often pausing to reread. Today, for Word Wednesday, I want to share with you the depth and truth my life verse, Jeremiah 1:4–8, carries.

So first, what’s a life verse? It’s a specific Bible verse or short passage that deeply resonates with a Christian, serving as a personal motto, mission statement, or source of ongoing guidance, encouragement, and strength during life’s challenges—often tied to a significant personal story or realization about faith. Have you found yours (yet)? I remember often feeling like I was the “only” one. The only kid who liked writing and had dreams of becoming a published author, speaker for the Lord, allowing His words to roll off my tongue, creating and editing YouTube videos, spreading the Gospel, and Christian acting. There’s this Christian saying that goes like, “One day you will wake up and realize you’re living in an answered prayer.” Maybe you’ve heard that said before by a pastor or another believer. And it’s true for me. I am. But today’s not a celebratory, gratitude post. Today is the day I now share with you, young believers, the power you hold when you get out of bed, enter a room, open your mouth, raise your hand, and join a team.

Make way—Jeremiah 1:4–8 is coming! Let’s take this slowly, okay? Verse 4: “The Lord gave me this message.” This section opens up with God speaking to Jeremiah. Verse 5: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.” Let’s pause there, because someone missed it! There was an extraordinary three-step process that just occurred. Before you were in your mother’s womb, you were formed, and before you were formed, God said, “I knew you.” In other words, God thought about you, He created you (putting you into action), and then He placed you—intentionally and thoughtfully—in your mother’s womb. You cannot tell me God isn’t specific, intentional, and wise with His actions, because this part alone tells us God works in order.

So first, God thought about us. He took time out of His busy schedule of listening to prayers, being in atmospheres, healing the sick and broken, loving His kids, to think about you. And He didn’t just put thought into you—He found you worthy and good enough to put time into creating you (in His image, Genesis 1:27). And after He did those things, He looked at His field of daughters and chose which one to impregnate with you. He didn’t just throw you in a lottery and let you get cast anyway. No, He especially gave you to one woman. Sit with that. God didn’t just make another “girl” or “boy.” He created a child, in His image, to do something extraordinary.

The next part of verse 5 says, “Before you were born I set you apart.” Okay, so God thought about you, He formed you, He put you in your mother’s womb, but before you entered the earth, He saw fit to set you apart. And I am not being careless with my words here, because not everyone is built to walk on the narrow path, deal with the haters, judgment, and outcast that comes with following God. And when I read this verse last week before I went to bed, I realized it may be a surprise to me that I am set apart, but it was never a surprise to God.

Lastly, verse 5 ends with, “And appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” I don’t know who this is for, but strongly, in my spirit, I feel God saying, “Most women can have children, but not all women can handle pregnancy the same.” Whether you are pregnant or plan to have kids in the future, you need to understand that because you are under authority to God, you can’t do everything like the world. So yes, I understand that some days you might want to eat just anything, listen to just anything, or talk with just anybody—but the baby growing in your womb (now or later) isn’t just anybody. He put that baby in you to take care of. Not all women have to get up at 5 a.m. and pray—you do. Apart from impregnated women, gifted people: not all people have to fast, but you. Not all teenagers have to be good examples, but you do. Because when God gives you one thing to influence and you have power and control, you have been entrusted. God appointed you. But something that you may fail to realize is that when you are appointed, not everyone can walk with you.

Let me rephrase that: not every door you are led to go into is for the line of people behind you. Some seasons it’s just you and God. Some seasons it’s just you and maybe three others. But you won’t have everyone holding your hand in every season, because it’s not for everyone. If it was, God would have chosen them—not you. So young believers (and the adults who read as well 🙂), when you become impregnated with a dream, a goal, a baby, you must understand this is more than about you and your gift. God has entrusted you, so what are you going to do? Because you can’t handle and hold it like the world would. No. You have to watch what you’re reading, listening to, watching, allowing, because you have been appointed, so you can’t afford to be pulled away from your assignment. I know it’s hard to achieve that dream or prepare to raise that baby. But you have been chosen, not anyone else. So you pick up your cross daily and bear the weight, because someone before you couldn’t do it—so God has given you a job only you can fulfill. Don’t be a part of the 99 who choose “no.” Stop the generational curses. Stop giving the weight to someone else and pick up your assignment. God will not leave you, nor will He forsake you. He will walk with you all the days of your life. You shall not be alone (Joshua 1:5).

Verse 6 says, “O Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I can’t speak for you! I’m too young!” Children of God, everywhere you go, someone is going to try to belittle you, condemn you, erase your spark—but one thing I’ve learned being in the business with God: if God gave you that vision, that dream, that friend with faith issues, He will give you everything you need to complete your assignment. He does not make mistakes. I was eleven years old when I wanted to start my blog and YouTube channel. I am sixteen. My blog has over 80 posts with amazing guest speakers mixed in between. I have a thriving social media platform—not only on YouTube, but Instagram as well. I am the author of many books, including two published titles, McVee and the Spirit and my upcoming book, Holy Rebel: Set Apart, Sold Out, Unashamed, and I have spoken at over five events. Don’t let anyone tell you no—not even yourself. Some days are better than others; we all know that. But don’t let the fire you have be extinguished because you are young. Don’t limit God.

Verse 7 says, “The Lord replied, ‘Don’t say, “I’m too young,” for you must go wherever I send you and say whatever I tell you.’” Age doesn’t matter to God. Obedience to the assignment does. GOD IS CHOOSING YOU TO SPEAK AND FOR YOU TO GO. Don’t make God regret His choice.

Verse 8 ends with, “And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” People are going to try to discourage you, but the Bible says in Isaiah 54:17, “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” says the Lord.

I will end with this: it’s not easy. There are some brutal days where I rethink EVERYTHING—LOL. But I’m so glad I didn’t change lanes or look over my shoulder too long, for I wouldn’t change my life and who I am for anything. And I hope you can say the same.

That’s it for today, y’all. Love you much!

Sister in Christ,
Sarai 💕