Overcoming Injustice and Low Self-Esteem Through God’s Perspective

A Guest post

With thanks to  Sharoon Jamil for his contribution.

You can be incredibly gifted… and still feel invisible.
You can show up for everyone… and still wonder if anyone sees you.
You can know that God loves you… and still struggle to love yourself.

Let’s talk about that.

Let’s talk about the kind of quiet pain that doesn’t make headlines — the ache of low self-esteem built over years of subtle (or not-so-subtle) injustice. The sting of always being the second choice. The weight of being misjudged because of your background, gender, race, accent, or appearance. The feeling that no matter what you do, it’s never quite “enough” to be respected, affirmed, or fully accepted.

This isn’t just about insecurity. It’s about injustice-fueled identity wounds — and the slow, holy rebuilding of confidence that comes not from the world’s approval, but from God’s perspective.

This isn’t a motivational pep talk. It’s a reclamation.

The Confidence Crisis Nobody Talks About

Here’s what we often miss: Low self-esteem isn’t always about “low effort.” Sometimes it’s the direct result of being torn down over and over.

  • The child constantly criticized instead of encouraged.
  • The woman silenced in male-dominated spaces.
  • The person of color overlooked in rooms they’re fully qualified to be in.
  • The trauma survivor whose voice wasn’t believed.
  • The believer who wonders if their depression or anxiety makes them a “bad Christian.”

This isn’t about pity — it’s about naming what’s real. Injustice distorts identity. And when identity is fractured, confidence becomes something we fake instead of feel.

We learn to play small. To self-edit. To over-apologize. To disappear in plain sight. And over time, we start believing that our worth is negotiable.

What Culture Gets Wrong About Confidence

The world tells us:
“Just believe in yourself.”
“Fake it till you make it.”
“Know your worth.”

But how do you “believe in yourself” when all you’ve heard is criticism? How do you “know your worth” when no one has ever shown it to you?

This is where faith-based confidence flips the script. It says:

You don’t have to pull confidence out of thin air.
 You can borrow it — from the God who made you.
 You can root it — in truth that doesn’t change with people’s opinions.
 You can rebuild it — from the inside out.

What God Says When the World Gets It Wrong

Faith-based confidence is different because it’s not performative — it’s restorative. It doesn’t come from comparison. It comes from connection — to the One who formed you, sees you, and still calls you very good.

Here’s what God speaks into the deepest, most hidden parts of your identity:

  • “You are not forgotten.” (Isaiah 49:15-16)
  • “You are fearfully and wonderfully made.” (Psalm 139:14)
  • “You are chosen and dearly loved.” (Colossians 3:12)
  • “You are my masterpiece.” (Ephesians 2:10)
  • “You are enough — not because you’ve earned it, but because I’ve said so.”

These aren’t just verses. They’re corrective lenses — meant to restore the vision injustice tried to steal.

 

Author’s Bio: Sharoon Jamil is a faith-driven writer with over three years of experience creating impactful content across topics like personal growth, mental wellness, and Christianity. Passionate about telling stories that speak to the heart, Sharoon brings a thoughtful, relatable voice to issues like identity, injustice, and healing through God’s truth. Outside of writing, Sharoon is also a visual storyteller, using photography to capture moments of hope, resilience, and quiet beauty.