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Settling Your Identity as a Child of God

For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.- Galatians 3:26 (NKJV)

When you are born again through faith in Christ, your identity as a child of God is sealed. This truth must be firmly settled in your heart. No weakness, failure, or struggle you face can take that identity away. You are not defined by your past, your mistakes, or your shortcomings. You are defined by your position in Christ.

In the family of God, identity is not measured by knowledge, ability, or background. Some believers may be more experienced in the Word, others may appear more gifted, but none of that makes anyone more or less a child of God. You are not inferior because of your gender, education, race, status, or circumstances. You are fully accepted and deeply loved.

Many believers fall into the trap of comparison-wondering why others seem to receive more or do more. But God doesn’t relate to you based on someone else’s journey. Your relationship with Him is personal, not competitive. His love and attention toward you are not divided or dependent on others. He sees you individually, and He desires a unique, thriving relationship with you.

The moment you believe in Christ, you become a full member of God’s family. That means you are never on the outside looking in. Let this truth take root in your heart: you belong. You are loved. You are not inferior. You are God’s child-now and always.

Prayer:
Father, I thank you for making me your child through faith in Christ. Help me to truly understand that I am fully accepted and deeply loved by you. Free my heart from every lie of inferiority and comparison. Teach me to walk in the confidence of who I am in you. I want to grow deeper in my relationship with you every day. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Oluwatayo Alofun

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