God will use even our most difficult moments to produce the qualities of Jesus in us as we trust him. And he'll replace our shame with hope—the assurance that our lives matter and we're writing a new story for our lives. In the past, we let others hold the pen, but no longer. Now we pick it up and begin drafting a new plot... full of courage, love, and meaning. Of course, there are twists in the story, but we're not overwhelmed by fear any longer.

p. 259 - Break Through: When to Give In, How to Push Back…The Moment That Changes Everything with Pat Springle (Worthy)