Blog 87: Life Verse

Hey twin,

I hope your week has been good so far. A few weeks ago, somewhere between studying for exams, washing dishes, and watching movies with my family, God paused me and nudged 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? Truthfully, not since my birthday back in November. This time, though, I read it with a new lens and a different perspective. I read it slowly and out loud, often stopping to reread certain parts.

So today, for Word Wednesday, I want to share the depth and truth that my life verse—Jeremiah 1:4–8—holds.

First, what’s a life verse? A life verse is a specific Bible verse or short passage that deeply resonates with a Christian. It becomes a personal motto, mission statement, or a source of guidance, encouragement, and strength during life’s challenges. Often, it’s tied to a significant moment in someone’s faith journey.

Have you found yours yet?

I remember feeling like I was the only one. The only kid who loved writing and dreamed of becoming a published author. The only one who wanted to speak for the Lord, letting His words roll off my tongue. The only one dreaming about creating and editing YouTube videos, spreading the Gospel, and even Christian acting.

There’s a saying in the Christian community that goes something like this: One day you will wake up and realize you’re living in an answered prayer. Maybe you’ve heard a pastor or another believer say that before. And for me, it’s true—I am living in one.

But today isn’t really a celebratory post. Today I want to share with young believers the power you carry when you get out of bed, enter a room, open your mouth, raise your hand, and step into the places God is calling you to.

So let’s take this slowly.

Jeremiah 1:4 begins: “The Lord gave me this message.”
This is where God begins speaking directly to Jeremiah.

Verse 5 says: “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.”

Let’s pause there, because someone might have missed that. There’s a powerful three-step process happening here. Before you were in your mother’s womb, you were formed. And before you were formed, God says, “I knew you.”

In other words, God thought about you. Then He formed you. Then He placed you—intentionally and thoughtfully—in your mother’s womb. That alone shows how specific and intentional God is. He works with purpose and order.

Think about that. God took time to think about you. In the middle of listening to prayers, healing the broken, loving His children, and moving throughout the world—He thought about you. And not only did He think about you, He decided you were worthy of the time it took to create you in His image (Genesis 1:27). Then He chose exactly where you would be placed.

God didn’t randomly drop you into the world. He gave you to one woman. Sit with that for a moment. He didn’t just make another “girl” or “boy.” He created a child in His image with a purpose.

The next part of verse 5 says: “Before you were born I set you apart.”

So God thought about you, formed you, placed you in your mother’s womb—and before you even entered the earth, He set you apart. And I say that carefully, because not everyone chooses to walk the narrow path that comes with following God. Being set apart can mean facing judgment, misunderstanding, or even feeling like an outsider sometimes.

When I read this verse again last week, I realized something: it might have been surprising to me that I’m set apart, but it was never surprising to God.

The verse continues: “I appointed you as my prophet to the nations.”

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but I feel strongly in my spirit that God is saying this: most people can carry something, but not everyone can carry it the same way.

Whether that “something” is a dream, a calling, a ministry, or even a child one day, when God entrusts you with something, you can’t always live like the world around you. You may want to listen to anything, watch anything, or go anywhere—but when God has placed something inside of you, you have to protect it.

Not everyone has to wake up early and pray—but maybe you do.
Not everyone has to fast—but maybe you do.
Not every teenager feels called to lead—but maybe you do.

Because when God entrusts you with influence, responsibility comes with it. And when you’re appointed, not everyone will be able to walk every season with you.

Let me say that another way: not every door God opens for you is meant for the entire crowd behind you. Some seasons will be just you and God. Sometimes it will be you and a small circle. And that’s okay. If everyone was meant to walk that path, God would have chosen them too—but He chose you.

So when you become “pregnant” with something—a dream, a calling, a goal—you have to realize it’s bigger than you. God has entrusted you with something meaningful. That means guarding what you read, watch, listen to, and allow into your life. Because when you’re appointed, you can’t afford to be constantly pulled away from your assignment.

It won’t always be easy. But you were chosen for a reason. So pick up your cross daily and carry the weight. Maybe someone before you couldn’t. Maybe God looked through generations and said, You’re the one who can do it.

Don’t be part of the ninety-nine who say no. Break the cycle. Stop the generational patterns. Pick up the assignment God placed in your hands. And remember—God will never leave you or abandon you. He walks with you always (Joshua 1:5).

Then 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 will try to diminish you, question you, or quiet your voice. But here’s something I’ve learned walking with God: if God gives you a vision, He will also give you everything you need to carry it out. He does not make mistakes.

I was ten years old when I started dreaming about launching my blog and YouTube channel. Now I’m sixteen. My blog has more than eighty posts, including amazing guest writers. I’ve built a growing platform on YouTube and Instagram. I’ve written multiple books, including my published title McVee and the Spirit, and my upcoming book Holy Rebel: Set Apart, Sold Out, Unashamed. I’ve also spoken at several events.

Don’t let anyone tell you “no”—not even yourself. Some days will be harder than others, but don’t let the fire inside you go out just because you’re young. Don’t limit what God can do through you.

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 does.

God is choosing you to go.
God is choosing you to speak.

Don’t shrink back from that.

And verse 8 ends with this promise:“Don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!”

People may try to discourage you, but Isaiah 54:17 reminds us: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against you in judgment you shall condemn.”

I’ll end with this: it’s not always easy. There are some brutal days where I question everything—LOL. But I’m so thankful I stayed on this path. I wouldn’t trade who I am or the life God is building in me for anything.

And I hope one day you’ll be able to say the same.

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

The Unburnable Girl,
Sarai 💕