Scripture: John 1:12; Romans 8:15–16
One of the most powerful truths you can embrace is that, through Jesus Christ, you are a child of God. Your identity is not defined by what you have accomplished, what you have failed at, or how other people perceive you. Your identity begins with your relationship with your Heavenly Father.
John 1:12 teaches that those who receive Christ and believe in His name are given the right to become children of God. Think about what this means. You are not merely someone trying to earn God’s attention. Through Christ, you are invited into a relationship with Him and you already have His attention. You are a child of God.
Sometimes, we approach God as though we must prove ourselves before we can feel accepted. We work harder, strive for perfection, and become discouraged when we fall short. But a child does not earn the privilege of being loved by a good father through perfect performance. In Christ, you have been accepted by God into the assembly of the beloved.
Romans 8:15 reminds us that we have received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, “Abba, Father.” You can approach God with honesty, bring Him your fears, accept His love and live in the warmth of His embrace.
Today, I encourage you to stop seeing yourself only through the lens of your struggles. Begin seeing yourself through the truth of your relationship with God. You are not an orphan searching for belonging, but you have been welcomed into the Father’s family.
