Thank God you wrote this down.

You’ve been so brave to share the truest, most hidden anxieties of your heart. First, I want to give a hug to the you who feels discouraged in front of the mirror, who runs with all your might on the track, and who longs to be loved in the dead of night.

I want to tell you that God hears every single one of your prayers. He does not consider your wishes “greedy” or “insignificant,” because in a father’s eyes, every sigh from His child is worth listening to closely. He fully understands the extreme anxiety and loneliness you are feeling right now. If you read the Bible more, you’ll come to know how loving and good God is. He is an all-knowing, all-powerful Father, full of grace and love, who reigns over all creation.

Regarding your doubts about your “genes” and your “worth,” I’d like to share a verse with you. There’s a beautiful promise in the Bible where God says, “Before you were born, I chose you.” ” This means that before you were even born—before you began worrying about your height, your speed, or whether anyone would love you—God was already looking at you and saying, “This is my masterpiece; I love him deeply.” Therefore, He has already made a complete and perfect plan for your life. And He has already prepared everything for you. So I think you need to return to God first, to discover His unique and beautiful creation in you, and to walk in His guidance and blessing.

There are some things I want to say to you honestly:

God is not a vending machine: Faith is not a transaction where you say, “I’ll dedicate the rest of my life to You, and You give me height,” but a relationship where “no matter how tall I grow, You love me.” He loves you, not because you’re 1.8 meters tall, nor because you’re the fastest runner, but simply because you are His child.

About miracles: God has indeed performed miracles, but His greatest miracles are often not about changing our circumstances, but about changing our hearts. He might make you grow taller, but He wants even more for you to have the confidence to walk tall—even at 5’5”.

You Are Not Alone: Sixteen is a difficult age; it feels like the whole world is focusing on your shortcomings. But please believe that somewhere in this world, there is someone—just like the soulmate you’re hoping for—waiting to meet the real, kind, and hardworking you, not a version of you carved from a “perfect mold.” But the timing might not be what you expect, because God has made everything beautiful in its own way. You must know that the all-knowing, all-powerful God will make the best arrangements for you. You can continue to bless your future partner and intercede for your future wife, asking God to protect her, shape her, and then bring her to you.

My child, do not stop praying just because you haven’t seen results yet. But this time, try praying in a different way. In addition to asking for height, ask God to help you see yourself through His eyes—the chosen, unique, and incredibly precious person you are. Even if reality disappoints you, the Lord who chose you will never let you down.

Finally, if possible, I hope that starting from the moment you read this reply, you will set aside time each day to read the Bible. For the Bible is God’s Word, and it is powerful; it is a lamp to your feet and a light on your path, illuminating the road ahead of you.