06/17/2026
One of the beautiful things about following Jesus is that He doesn't leave us where He found us. He is constantly restoring, healing, and calling us deeper into who He created us to be.
Recently, Kayla Ross shared a piece of her story:
"I gave my life to Jesus at a young age and grew up knowing and loving Him. But as a teenager, I was told that my singing wasn’t good enough, and that comment silenced me for nearly 20 years. What seemed like a small moment became a deep insecurity that kept me from stepping into something God had placed inside me. But Jesus never stopped pursuing me. He patiently reminded me that my identity isn’t found in the opinions of others but in who He says I am. Through His grace, He healed old wounds, restored my confidence, and called me to trust Him with the very thing I had hidden for so long.
Today, I have the privilege of leading worship every Sunday and investing in the next generation of worship leaders. One of the most meaningful parts of my story is helping students lead worship at the same age I was told my voice was meant for nothing. I get to encourage them, build their confidence, and remind them that God can use them right now. What the enemy tried to use to silence me, God has redeemed into a ministry that points others to Him. My story is a reminder that Jesus can take our deepest hurts and turn them into a testimony of His faithfulness."
How many of us have something similar in our story? Maybe it wasn't singing. Maybe it was a dream, a gift, a calling, or a step of faith that was buried because of fear, insecurity, or someone else's words.
The good news is that Jesus is still in the business of restoration. He sees the places where we've pulled back, hidden, or stopped believing. And in His grace, He continues to call us forward.
