THE MAIN THEME: THE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE

TITLE: OVERCOMING NEGATIVE CRITICISM

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Galatians 1:10 (NIV)
"Am I now trying to win the approval of human beings, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ." 

Devotional:

Jayden loved drawing and often shared his art online. While most people praised his work, one day he received a nasty comment: “Your art isn’t even good. Why do you bother?” At first, the words stung, and Jayden considered giving up. But then he remembered David, who faced criticism from his brothers before fighting Goliath (1 Samuel 17:28-37). David didn’t let their words stop him; instead, he trusted in God’s purpose for his life. Inspired by David’s story, Jayden prayed for strength, kept drawing, and even used his art to share encouraging Bible verses.

Criticism can hurt, but when you focus on God’s opinion of you, you can overcome negativity and fulfill your purpose.

Here a few reflective questions:

1. How do you handle criticism? 
2. Do you let it define you, or do you turn to God for your true identity?

Let us pray:

Lord, remind me that my worth is in You, not in what others say about me. Help me to rise above criticism and trust in Your plans for my life. Amen.

Please say these words of affirmation after me. Say them, mean them, own them, and live them

• I am who God says I am. 
• Criticism doesn’t define me; God’s love and purpose do.

Have a positive thinking day ahead, dear ones. I’ll see you tomorrow.

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