Never Unloved
A poem for restless nights, when thoughts won’t be still and lies feel louder than truth. A reminder that even in the storm of the mind, God’s love remains steady, and the soul He formed is never unloved.
A poem for restless nights
(Whole in Him series)
It’s late again.
Sleep is nowhere to be seen,
your mind keeps moving,
forgetting how to be still.
Somewhere between
pillow thoughts
and drawn shades,
your headspace
tries to defend itself
against this:
Broken.
Unwell.
Unloved.
How cruel it feels
when the very place
meant to hold you steady
keeps moving you
toward lies that surge
relentlessly,
thrusting you
into the eye
of the storm.
Hear this gently.
I write
for those who are weary,
for the ones who feel
their mind is in
constant battle.
I write
for those who struggle,
for the ones who think
their hearts are
far from lovable.
Hear me softly.
You are not
your thoughts.
You are not
the lies that tell you
to be ashamed.
You are more than
the storms
in your mind.
You are the soul
God formed
with His hands.
Your mind may face battles.
Your heart may grow tired.
But your life
is inscribed
in the palm
of His hands.
The part of you
God breathed into being
will not drown
in torrential lies.
The part of you
He formed in love
will not be lost
in the raging
storms.
You are deeply
known.
Never
alone.
So rest.
Let your mind
be still.
Be at peace.
Anchor your heart
in Him.
God’s love
is not shaken
by the storm.
His presence
is not troubled
by the waves.
And the soul
He called His own
will never be unloved.
In His time,
in His mercy,
what He formed in love
will gently
become whole.
Encouragement — Never Unloved
There are nights when the mind refuses to be still.
Thoughts move in circles, sleep feels far away, and the heart grows tired from trying to quiet what will not settle. In those moments, lies can begin to sound convincing — whispering that something is wrong with you, that you are broken, unwell, or somehow less worthy of love.
Many people know this kind of battle.
Not because they are weak, but because the mind can become overwhelmed when fear, pressure, or past wounds speak louder than truth.
When thoughts grow restless,
the heart can begin to believe what is not true.
But the storm in your mind does not define you.
You are the soul God formed with care.
You are the life He holds in His hands.
You are known, even when your thoughts feel scattered.
You are loved, even when your heart feels tired.
God’s love does not rise and fall with your emotions.
It does not disappear when your mind feels unsettled.
His love remains steady.
Even in the storm.
And in His time,
in His mercy,
the heart that feels restless now
can learn to be still again.
Resources to Help:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): www.nami.org — Offers education, support groups, and helplines.
- Grace Alliance – Mental Health & Faith Resources
www.mentalhealthgracealliance.org
Offers Christ-centered support groups, self-guided recovery tools, and resources for individuals, families, and churches. - 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988 anytime, 24/7. Free and confidential help for mental health crises.