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Heart and Mind

Day 3: Making Him the Source of Our Identity
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10; Galatians 4:4-7; Ephesians 2:19-22

An unclear understanding of our true identity is one of the biggest obstacles keeping us from putting God first. The world constantly pushes us to define our worth by achievements, appearances, relationships, or possessions. But when we discover that our identity is found in Him, He defines us by His love, not our accomplishments. When we anchor our identities in Him, He transforms how we live, see ourselves, and respond to the world.

1 Peter 2:9-10 declares that we are chosen, royal, holy, and God's special possession. These words are not based on our performance but on God's grace. We were once without identity, lost in darkness, but now we belong to Him; our past does not determine our value, failures, or what others think of us. We are His, and that is enough.

Galatians 4:4-7 takes this truth even further. Because of Christ, we are no longer slaves to sin or fear; we are children of God. Through Jesus, we have been adopted into God's family and are heirs to His promises. This acceptance changes everything. We don't have to strive for approval or validation because our place in God's kingdom is already secured. When we live from this identity, we walk confidently, knowing our worth is rooted in His love.

Ephesians 2:19-22 reminds us that we are not strangers or outsiders but members of God's household. We belong to Him and are the dwelling place for His Holy Spirit, ensuring we are never alone; we are part of something greater than ourselves. The body of Christ is our family, and Jesus Christ is the foundation of our lives.

When we embrace our identity in Christ, we stop chasing the world's identity based on our successes and start living according to the good things He has prepared for us to do. We no longer seek fulfillment in temporary things but find satisfaction in belonging to Him. Our choices, priorities, and struggles take on new meaning because we know we are children of the Most High God.

Those who put Christ on the throne of their lives will find their identity easily, and their self-worth increasing. Today, reflect on where you have been placing your worth. Have you been seeking identity in things that fade? Ask God to help you see yourself through His eyes and embrace the truth of who He has made you to be.

Prayer:
Father, thank you for choosing, redeeming, and calling me your own. Help me to see myself the way you see me: as loved, selected, and part of your family. Free me from the need to find my worth in anything but you. Teach me to live confidently in my identity in Christ so that I may seek your kingdom first in all I do. It is in the name of Jesus we pray, amen.