“See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are!”
1 John 3:1 NLT
There are days when we feel unseen — when our reflection in the mirror highlights every insecurity, when our efforts go unnoticed, or when we wonder if our presence truly matters. The world tells us to hustle for worth. Our feelings whisper that we’re not enough.
But feelings are not facts. And the world doesn’t get the final say.
God does.
Scripture pulls back the curtain on what is eternally true: we are deeply loved and deliberately chosen by God. He doesn’t label us by our failures or measure us by our productivity. He calls us His daughters — not reluctantly, not temporarily, but forever.
God doesn’t love you because of what you offer Him.
He loves you because of who He is.
When Jesus looked at the crowds, weary and worn out, He didn’t tell them to try harder; He invited them to come close. The same invitation holds today. We don’t have to earn God’s attention or prove our value — we already have His heart.
Take a breath and let this truth settle into the places where doubt has taken root:
You are wanted.
You are cherished.
You belong.
Not because you’re flawless, but because you’re His.
Your value is not determined by how you feel or what others say — your value is anchored in the unchanging truth that you are God’s beloved daughter.
Carry this with you today: you are not fighting for worth, you are living from it.
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My worth at work is based solely on productivity and how much work I can complete in a day. It’s really hard to believe it can be any other way
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In Courage,
Much needed by many people. Society tells us to hustle, do/achieve more then you will be noticed. God’s world turns that logic upside down. He loved us while we were yet sinners. Jesus calls us beloved children of God. His love is such that He left the splendor of Heaven to come to broken Earth & die a horrible death to save us. To bridge the gap caused by sin. You are wanted, loved & cherished. Never ever forget that!!
Blessings 🙂
(in)courage……………This is a perfect reminder to all of us that are struggling through a dark season. For 5 years I have grieved that I didn’t do enough to urge my husband with dementia to do what the doctors told him he needed to do. He did not do anything and said there was nothing wrong with him, but I, as his caregiver and lived with him 24/7 knew he was playing with fire. My son has sent me 3 emails saying very obscene and very hurtful lies that my husband told him and at 55 he never thought to contact me and see if those things my now ex-husband was telling him was true. I am alone now and not one of them will speak to me or contact me. What is my son afraid of? That he will have to hear the truth? I think so. When I really get so emotional I sit in my apartment and cry and pray for help. This is a wonderful devotion that you gave us today, because it once again reminded me that I am NOT alone. God is always there and I know He is my beloved Father. Sometimes, my Holy Spirit just needs to give me a little nudge to get me back on track when I lose my way for just a bit. I know He wants me and loves me. I thank all of you at (in)courage a Blessed Thanksgiving and I also thank all of you for your prayers and support. It is very important to know that there are people out there that don’t even know me, but pray for me. Love to you all, it is almost time for church……..Betsy Basile
Thank you so much for this encouragement – much needed and hoping / praying this is what God wanted me to see.