“You Are Who God Says You Are”
Beloved, you are not what others think of you, and you aren’t only what you think of yourself. You are who God says you are. End of story. People’s opinions shift, your own emotions fluctuate, but God’s declaration over your life is unchanging. Identity rooted in people will always feel unstable, but identity rooted in God will stand firm through every season.
In the Old Testament, David writes in Psalm 139:17: “How precious are Your thoughts about me, O God! They cannot be numbered.” David reminds us that God’s thoughts toward you are not random—they are intentional, loving, and abundant. God doesn’t define you by your flaws, your failures, or your past. He defines you by His purpose and His love.
And in the New Testament, the apostle John gives us this powerful reminder in 1 John 3:1: “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” John’s words leave no room for debate. Your identity is not up for negotiation—it is sealed. You are a child of God, chosen, loved, and called by name.
So Beloved, release every false label placed on you. Let go of every opinion that tried to shrink you. Silence the inner critic that tries to define you by your mistakes. The only voice that gets to tell you who you are is the One who created you. When God says you are His, that ends the conversation.
Pray with me: Father God, thank You for defining my identity. Free me from the weight of people’s opinions and from the limits of my own self-doubt. Remind me daily of who You say I am—chosen, loved, redeemed, and called. Help me to walk boldly in that truth. In Jesus’ name, we pray, believe, receive, and praise. Amen and Amen!
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