TITLE: He Calls Me His Own; You Are His Own.

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Isaiah 43:1 (NIV)

‘But now, this is what the Lord says—  he who created you, Jacob,  he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine’

Devotional:

We all come from families, and often, children bear the name/surname of the families they come from or are adopted into. With such bestowal comes all the benefits of being a member of that family. In the same way, when God calls us, He changes our name to His own. That means He identifies with us and confers on us the benefits of being in His family. You are His own.

Here are a few reflective questions:

• What are my thoughts about God? Who is He to me? Who am I to Him
• List some benefits of being in God’s family.
• Identify a blessing or two of being in God’s family, find a Bible verse that speaks that promise and meditate on it- say it to yourself at least 20 times today

Let us pray: 

Thank you, Father, for calling me your own. Help me stay conscious of my connection with you and see the benefits of this connection in my life, in Jesus name. Amen

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

I am special. God calls me by name and I am His own.

Do have an amazing day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow.

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TITLE: You are His beloved

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: 1 John 3:1a (NIV)

“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!’

Devotional

Our faith is based on this love. A love so deep that Jesus gave his life to prove it. Why would He spend so much to get us into a relationship with Him, only to abandon us? It’s easy to equate every negative thing happening around us as an indication of being abandoned or that God loves us less. For example, someone can think, “Oh, I didn’t get selected for a scholarship, so that must mean God doesn’t care” or “I asked God for ABC but it didn’t happen, so God doesn’t love me”.  But that is the trick of the enemy, and we should clear it from our minds once and for all. Despite what happens to you or how you feel, it has nothing to do with how much God loves you. God loves you, period! You may not always understand why unpleasant things happen, but God loves you, and you can rest in His love- He will take care of you despite what is happening around you.

Here are a few reflective questions:

- What can I do today to respond to this love?

-What can  I do daily to remind myself that I am God’s beloved?

Let us pray: 

Dear Lord, I know I miss it sometimes, and even get upset that you didn’t answer my prayers in the way I wanted it, but I know you love me and want the best for me. Help me to be rooted in your love and to understand the depth, and breadth of your love (Ephesians 3:17b-18) and be fully convinced that there is no length you wouldn’t go to help me. Thank you for such an amazing love. Help me love you more in Jesus’ name. Amen.

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

I am God’s beloved and nothing can separate me from His love. 

Do have a pleasant day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow.

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TITLE: You Are Special and Perfect in Every Way

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: Psalm 139:14 (NIV)

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Devotional:

You are custom-made. God did not make duplicates or anyone like you in the world. Even scientists agree that each person has unique fingerprints, toe prints, and iris (in your eyes). There are over 7 billion people on the earth, yet no two fingerprints are alike, not even your left or right fingers.. You are unique! You are special! You should celebrate that! Bask in that love.

God was so precise and mind present when he made you and He expects you to realize and live in the consciousness and dignity of your unique self without the pressure of trying to fit in or be like others.

Apart from your physical attributes, you most definitely have different gifts, talents, and skills different from other people’s. God does not make mistakes. There is no point in comparing and disregarding your uniqueness or purpose.

Here are a few reflective questions:

- What are the special features or talents that I have?

- In what ways can I intentionally pay attention to and celebrate God for making me unique?

- Have I listed my ‘findings’ in my journal?

Let us pray:

Thank you, Father, for your love for me. Thank you for taking the time to design me with specific features just to show me that you didn’t pull me off a factory belt. Help me celebrate my uniqueness without allowing others to put me down and help me use this unique design to bring glory to your name, in Jesus’ name. Amen

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

I am special! I am chosen and I will take my place on the earth!!

Do have a special day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow.

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Title:                      God’s Approval vs. Peer Approval

Relatable icon:             Daniel

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

In the court of King Nebuchadnezzar, Daniel faced immense pressure to conform to the customs and practices of the Babylonian culture. However, Daniel remained steadfast in his commitment to God, refusing to defile himself by eating the king's food, which may have been offered to idols.

Despite the potential consequences and the ridicule he might face from his peers, Daniel chose to prioritise God's approval above all else. He demonstrated remarkable self-love and conviction in his identity as a child of God, refusing to compromise his values for the sake of peer approval.

In a world where peer approval often seems paramount, it can be easy to prioritise the opinions of others over our relationship with God. We may strive to fit in, seeking validation and acceptance from those around us, even if it means compromising our values or beliefs. However, true fulfilment and self-love come from knowing that God loves and accepts us, regardless of others' opinions. By shifting our focus from seeking approval of peers to seeking approval of God, we can cultivate a deeper sense of self-love and authenticity.

Here are a few reflective questions:

•   Can I reflect on a time when I prioritised peer approval over my relationship with God. How did it make me feel?
•         How can I maintain a strong sense of self-love and identity in school, on social media
•       What qualities do people who priotise God peer approval have that I can emulate?

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

•         I am deeply loved and accepted by God.
•         God’’s approval is what truly matters in my life.

Do have a pleasant day. Take good care of yourself and see you tomorrow.

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