“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.” Jeremiah 1:5
Imagine a potter shaping clay on a wheel. The clay doesn’t direct the design—it simply yields to the Potter’s hands. In the same way, your life is being shaped by the hands of a loving God who knew your purpose before you ever took your first breath. “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart” (Jeremiah 1:5). No matter what twists or turns your journey has taken, God has never lost sight of the masterpiece He’s creating in you. He is intentional. And He has chosen you with great care.
It’s easy to believe you’ve missed your moment when life doesn’t go according to plan. Maybe you feel delayed, overlooked, or even disqualified. But God’s Word reminds us: “For we are God’s masterpiece, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do” (Ephesians 2:10). Your purpose didn’t begin when things got easier—it began long ago, and no experience, mistake, or detour is wasted. Just like Joseph, whose path went from the pit to the palace, God uses every step to prepare you for what’s ahead.
When you feel uncertain, remember that even your weakness can be part of His divine plan. Moses doubted his ability to lead because of his speech, but God reminded him: “Now go; I will help you speak and will teach you what to say” (Exodus 4:12). Esther was an orphan and outsider, yet God raised her up “for such a time as this” (Esther 4:14). God chooses imperfect people to fulfill perfect plans. You are not defined by where you started—you are defined by the One who called you.
So lift your head, daughter of God. You were chosen not because you were ready, but because He is faithful. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28). The assignment on your life is not random. You are called to shine, to love, to lead, to heal, to build. Yield to His process, trust His timing, and believe this truth: you are chosen on purpose—for purpose.
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for choosing me before I ever knew how deeply I needed You. Thank You for crafting my purpose with love, for calling me Your masterpiece, and for reminding me that nothing in my journey is wasted in Your hands.
When I feel uncertain or unworthy, help me remember that I am chosen—not by accident, but with intention. Strengthen me to walk boldly in the path You’ve prepared, and silence every voice of doubt with Your truth. Like Esther, like Joseph, like Moses—may I trust that Your plan is greater than my past, and Your timing is perfect.
Lord, I surrender every fear and failure, and I place my life back on the Potter’s wheel. Mold me, use me, and lead me into the fullness of the calling You’ve placed on my life. Let my life be a light that points others to Your goodness and grace.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.