Your worth and identity in Christ is SO much more than the amount of friends you have and if you have a significant other.

I always thought that if I had a lot of friends or a significant other then I would feel better about myself.

Well here's my story: I started to attend a new church less than three years ago. I loved it. Everyone was so welcoming and friendly. I don't care what you say, ALL churches have cliques, even mine. I'm not the type of person to make friends easily. I'm shy, but once I get to know you, we'll become good friends. Cliques make you feel worthless, and like you aren't good enough to be a part of "their group." I know it makes me feel like I don't belong or I feel like I did something wrong and it makes me feel like I'm not essentially "enough" to be friends with them. Teenagers have cliques and adults have cliques. Maybe, this is just my opinion but I feel like you should include everyone in your group. Reach out to people. Ask them their story. Don't hold back. You may be the only light in someone's life.

Now, to talk about a significant other. Like I stated recently, I felt like if I had a significant other I would feel better about myself. I would feel prettier if I had a significant other. Everyone else I know has a a significant other or is married, so why can't I be?

Listen. Your worth and identity is found in Jesus and in Jesus Christ alone. He cherishes you and loves you more than you know. If you start to feel like you aren't good enough or you don't belong, just think about who your Maker is. You are so much more than the likes you get on your Instagram selfie and you are so much more than the amount of friends you have.