A Prayer to Be a Vessel, Not a Victim

Life hands us hardship, injustice, and pain—and while those experiences are real and heavy, they don’t have to define us.

Keri Eichberger

Updated Sep 18, 2025

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Through Christ, we are not victims of our circumstances but vessels of His glory. God redeems what’s broken and uses our wounds as places of ministry, not misery. 📖 “We have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” — 2 Corinthians 4:7 📖 “In all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” — Romans 8:37 📖 “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good…” — Genesis 50:20 This prayer is for the one who feels overlooked, defeated, or stuck in the past. It’s a call to rise—not in your own strength, but in God's—believing He can use your story for His glory.

Originally published September 18, 2025.

Keri Eichberger is a Jesus-loving Kentucky girl. She is married to her best friend, Mike, and has a full house of five kids. After years of writing for an online audience, Keri became ordained through Southeast Christian Church, giving her life to full-time ministry. She is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, and has a passion for sharing faith-filled encouragement through devotional writing. Connect with Keri at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.