Title:               Overcoming Temptation

The bible verse for today’s devotional is: 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

"No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it." 

Devotional:

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness provides a profound lesson on self-love. In facing each temptation, Jesus affirmed his worth and identity as the beloved Son of God. His responses reflected a deep sense of self-worth grounded in his relationship with God. Similarly, when we encounter temptations that challenge our self-worth or worthiness of love, we can draw strength from Jesus' example. 

By recognizing our inherent value as God's children, we can resist the lies of temptation that seek to diminish our self-esteem. Just as Jesus relied on the truth of God's Word to combat temptation, we can combat negative self-talk and self-doubt by affirming our identity as cherished and valued individuals. 

Embracing self-love means recognizing our worthiness of love and acceptance, not because of our accomplishments or outward appearances, but because of the unconditional love of our Creator. Through this lens, we can navigate temptations with confidence, knowing that our worth is not determined by external factors but by the love of God, who created us in His image

Here are a few reflective questions:

• What are some common temptations I face in my life that question my self worth?
• If I reflect on a time when I succumbed to temptation, how did it affect my self-perception?
• In what ways can self-love empower me to resist temptation and stay true to myself?

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

• I am worthy of love and acceptance.
• With God's guidance, I can navigate through any challenges that come my way, emerging stronger and more resilient.

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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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