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“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.” -Juan 1:12-13
Set:
Do you feel like you can’t measure up? Are you constantly striving but feel like you are not good enough? No matter what goal we set, the bar always rises. We spin our wheels and still can’t reach a point where we can rest.
The ways of this world will leave us constantly in a state of confusion, trying to earn our spot and seeking to stay relevant. If we look to God, we see He created everything out of love. That includes us. It’s not about doing or being enough. It’s about who you are and whose you are.
Your identity is everything – and your identity is securely rooted in the love of God your Father through Jesus Christ. You are already wonderfully made, seen and cherished. There is nothing you can do to earn a better status or make yourself feel useful. You cannot earn God’s approval; you already have it when you receive Jesus as the One who paid the penalty for sin and gave us right standing with God.
John 3:16 reminds us, “For God loved the world in this way: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” For God so loved the world – that’s you and me – that He couldn’t stand to see us separated from Him, so He sent His perfect Son to shed His blood and give us the life we couldn’t earn on our own.
Because of Jesus, we get the gift of life forever with our Father. We can live confidently in this truth, with joy in our hearts and an assurance that our God calls us good. We are enough in Jesus. When comparison comes around, remind yourself of the truth that you are God’s beloved child and He loves you immensely, so much that He gave His Son to bring you into His family.
The world may say one thing, but what God says is ultimate. We don’t need to strive to be enough. We don’t need to strive at all. Jesus has proven Himself worthy, and in Him, you are already enough.
Go:
How are you trying to prove that you are enough?
How are you already enough with God?
What will it take to slow yourself down and be loved by Jesus?
Workout:
Overtime:
“Father, I confess that at times I try to prove my worth in what I do and how I compete. My eyes are focused more on how others see me than remaining fixed on You. But You have loved me with an everlasting love, and in Jesus, I am already enough. Help me live that out. Amen.”