Posts with the tag “validation”

"But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." - Romans 5:8 What are you still trying to prove? That you’re good enough? Smart enough? Talented enough? Worthy enough? Maybe it’s to your parents, your friends, your boss, or even yourself. You work harder, push further, and carry the weight of expectations that were never yours to bear. But have you ever sto...  Read More

"But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ." - Philippians 3:7 In a world that constantly tells you to define yourself by what you do, what you own, or what you achieve, Paul’s words in Philippians 3:7 are a radical reminder of where your true identity lies. Paul, who had every reason to boast about his accomplishments and status, realized that none of it mattered compared ...  Read More

"Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is." - Ephesians 5:15-17 I want you to be honest when I ask you this question, are you wasting your time? Are you holding back, waiting for applause, chasing acceptance, or fearing rejection? When you live fo...  Read More

"For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well." - Psalm 139:13-14 Your identity isn’t something that shifts with your circumstances or changes with other people’s opinions. But if you base your worth on your acceptance by others or on your accomplishments, it’...  Read More

“So God created human beings in His own image. In the image of God He created them; male and female He created them.” - Genesis 1:27  Over the next three days, we are going to talk about the divine blueprint of God. Scripture says in Psalm 100:3, “know that the Lord, He is God, it is He who made us. We are His.” There are three statements we are going to look at specifically: we are made in the im...  Read More