Believe You Matter: Thriving as God's Beloved Child

by Lisa Are Wulf

In a world that constantly whispers lies of unworthiness, it’s time to move from hoping you matter to believing it.

Whether you are struggling with self-doubt, seeking a deeper connection with your faith, or simply longing to live a more fulfilling life, Believe You Matter is an invitation to embrace the truth of who you truly are.

Award-winning author Lisa Are Wulf offers 30 tender and encouraging reflections to guide you on the journey. With the kind, gentle voice of a trusted friend, she will help
Silence your inner criticRelease the pressure of perfectionSee yourself as God sees you
Why not nurture your soul with inspiring scripture, stories, and prayers? Find rest in the soothing love of Jesus and experience his peace and joy as
Build a life of confidenceWalk in freedom and purposeThrive as God’s beloved child
Step out of the shadows of fear into the sunlight of grace and acceptance. Today is the day to finally Believe You Matter.

Don't miss Lisa's other uplifting

You Always Matter
Reaching for God's Hand
Hidden in God's Heart
Enfolded in God's Arms
On a Quest for Christ

135 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 18, 2025

About the author

Lisa Are Wulf is an award-winning women’s devotional author. Her print, audio and e-books have been finalists in the USA Best Book Awards, the Next Generation Indie Book Awards, and the Voice Arts Awards.

Publications across the country have featured Lisa’s articles on Christian living and spiritual growth. She is a recognized speaker who shares her faith journey with transparency and grace.

A graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary, Lisa also holds two degrees from the University of Colorado. She is an adjunct accounting professor, owned a CPA firm, served in elected public office, and was a professional musician.

Lisa lives in Colorado with her husband, Calvin, and enjoys the beautiful mountain scenery. They have four children and are happy empty nesters. For more information about Lisa Aré Wulf, please visit www.lisaarewulf.com.

Reviews

[Faith Ukaegbu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can you really say that your worth equates to your life's achievements? Can self-worth really be gained through success based on our hard work? The bible tells us that human worth is divinely given and cannot be earned by material success.

Lisa Aré Wulf's teaching in her book "Believe You Matter: Thriving as God’s Beloved Child" focuses on emotional awareness and discernment, which involves distinguishing past trauma from present choices. This Christian devotional guides us on a journey of self-worth and discovery through the lens of faith. She blends short stories from her childhood, everyday observances and even popular culture into meditations that preach graces. Each of these stories guides us to see ourselves the way God see us, as well as encourages us to let go of past traumas, pain and imperfections.

One of the main things I appreciate about this book is how simple and easy to understand the stories are. But more than that, I liked how emotional and empathic the book was; it felt like I was receiving advice from an older sister, rather than just a book. I also appreciate that this book is well-grounded in biblical passages, as it gives it an extra layer of authenticity. The prayers at the end of each chapter were beautiful and made the book feel even warmer.

To me, this book doesn't really have downsides, and I believe that it delivers on its promise. There is so much to learn and take from it, and in my perspective, it changes you from the inside out. I would rate it a clean 5 out of 5 stars, and I recommend it to people on a journey of self-discovery. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Richard Millsap · Rating 5 out of 5]

Believe You Matter: Thriving as God’s Beloved Child is a collection of 30 comforting and inspiring reflections that invite us “to see [ourself] through God’s loving eyes.” It is the latest volume in Lisa Aré Wulf’s, ‘You’re Worth It’ Devotional Series. Similar to previous books, each reflection is thematic and includes an prompting extract from Holy Scripture, perhaps a quote or two, a brief personal story or selected pertinent anecdote, related and supporting passages of Scripture, a word of encouragement framed as Believe You Matter, questions inviting you to Ponder and Pray, a bit of space to write your thoughts, plus a prayer suggestion to conclude the chapter.

Ms Wulf’s book is suitable for personal use or small groups. The questions in the Ponder and Pray segment provides anchorage for heartfelt and lively discussion.

I guess I keep looking for just a bit more content, or density rather, in Lisa’s books, but I gotta admit I’ve seldom seen such terse but inviting, welcoming reflections of a spiritual nature. Several segments stuck me as especially timely and particularly interesting. The main takeaway as I see it is that we’re strongly encouraged to lighten up on ourselves as we can and focus on Jesus. And that works for me just fine.

I read the e-version, which I found to be well organized, clearly written, thoughtful, cogent, and encouraging.

Five Stars then for Believe You Matter: Thriving as God’s Beloved Child

Richard Kim Millsap
2 October 2025

[Notes: 1) I always reserve for myself the right to correct and edit any particular review. 2) It seems that packaged review formats don’t always allow for my carefully considered scribblings and structure. Apologies where unsolicited adjustments sow a bit of confusion.]

[Adrienna · Rating 4 out of 5]

I won a complimentary e-copy in the LibraryThing contest.

This is a brief, compact devotional that covers about 30 topics or days, including a reflection number, title, scriptural readings, stories or testimonies, and a "Believe You Matter" section, which may also feature a Bible passage.

I recommend this for adolescents, teens, and small groups in college or for students to reflect and pray after sharing reflections. This devotional aims to help groups move from focusing on problems to embracing promises, from fantasy to reality, and ultimately back to Jesus (Yeshua).

I desperately wanted to find one that was relatable or helpful to my situation(s), and "Hope" reflection speaks to the despair that can be a constant companion. Many of us, including me, do not want to suffer, experience devastating events back-to-back as if they are pouring into our daily lives and nearly drowning in them (numerous incidents and wonder when it will end--anxiety, despair, and drowning in it can lead to depression, even suicide) -- where is the hope?

Despite the inspiration, hopefulness, and warm-fuzzy feeling when reading this, with scripture readings to follow each reflection, I would have liked more in the reflections, and/or a stronger sense of the belief that you matter. Yet I did consider that most readers' attention spans, like the Gen Y, millennials, or Z, would prefer less, maybe an audio version or reel. I am from Gen X, where we'd like more than surface-level and dig deeper to gather a sense of true devotion, even transformation.

The other thing is that Gen Y or millennials might not know former President Regan, or even the cartoon character Popeye, which made me chuckle since I was under 10 when these characters popped up on my TV screen. However, the author did give a short preview of them in the reflection.

There's a reflection where Lisa Wulf shares her labor pain experience, at a time when women didn't use pain meds or epidurals, it seemed like, to prove they are brave women? Today, women welcome the pain meds or epidurals! These are unreasonable expectations.

In Teresa's reflection, it briefly speaks of being terrified, feeling trapped with no resolution, and then trusting Yahweh for the courage to endure and believing in Him forevermore.

"New insight offers a fresh perspective (Wulf, 2025, 67.15% e-pub version)."


LibraryThing review/read/win
Adrienna Turner, author of
"God is in the Equation"

[Leanne Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you are looking for a heartening, uplifting devotional, Believe You Matter is for you. Each day's entry assures us of God's promises supported with scripture and encourages self-reflection. The author shares her own struggles with self-worth and how she has found it consistently through Jesus. I did wish some of the topics went a bit deeper, however, I believe the purpose of the devotional is to have us re-evaluate our worth in God's eyes and this has been achieved. My rating was a 4.5 rounded up to 5.

[Kristine Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Believe You Matter is an uplifting read, perfect for anyone wanting to spend a few minutes each day focusing on their identity as a child of God. The easy-to-read devotions, combined with the thought questions at the end, allow for the reader to spend as much time as she would like reflecting on the day’s message. I found each devotion relatable and positive. Exactly what a good devotion should be! I recommend this book:)

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a wonderful easy to use devotional that shows you how to see yourself as God sees you. Each day has a bible verse, a story, questions to make you really think and a prayer. This is a book I will reread many times.
I received a complimentary copy and was not required to write a review. All opinions expressed are my own.