‘God Chose Me’: Charles Metcalf’s Reminder of Grace
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Charles Metcalf
In “God Chose Me,” pastor Charles Metcalf writes from a raw place — one shaped by childhood rejection, public pressure and quiet depression. Rather than chasing an idealized faith, Metcalf stays grounded, unpacking how he learned to accept God’s presence as enough.
The book weaves stories from his life with reflections on identity, grief and hope. It’s not a flashy manifesto. It’s more like a steady companion for anyone trying to believe they’re still loved in the dark. “This book is a vulnerable conversation,” Metcalf says. “It’s about my pain, my doubt and how I learned to believe God hadn’t changed his mind about me.”
His approach is personal and calm — no hype, no formulas. Just a gentle offering of what helped him keep going: scripture, therapy, community and a stubborn belief that he didn’t have to earn being chosen. “Confidence in God became my lifeline,” he writes, “especially when I didn’t feel confident in anything else.”
For readers navigating loss, burnout or questions about their worth, “God Chose Me” doesn’t rush to fix anything. It just stays beside you — reminding you that God still wants you.
