Daily Hope Devotionals - Identity

When Jesus said, “I am the light of the world”, he was defining himself. He was saying, “I know who I am.” At least 18 times in the Bible, Jesus said, “I am”—and then gave … Continue reading Insecure? Remember Whose You Are

God says that you’re accepted—and that you’re valuable! How much do you think you’re worth? I’m not talking about your net worth; I’m talking about your self-worth. Don’t ever confuse your tangible valuables with your … Continue reading How the Cross Proves Your Value

Many of us spend our entire lives trying to earn acceptance. We want to earn it from our parents, peers, and partners—people we respect, and even people we envy. The desire to be accepted drives … Continue reading You Don’t Have to Earn God’s Acceptance

You don’t have to stay the same! In fact, when you become a follower of Jesus, you can’t stay the same. God gives you a new identity. The book of Genesis paints a clear picture … Continue reading Embrace Your New Identity

One way to overcome the fear of rejection is by keeping the right perspective. You can listen to the opinions of others—but never overvalue what they say. In Isaiah 51:12, God says, “I am the … Continue reading Fear Rejection? Keep Eternity in Mind

In life, you have to please only one person: your Creator. You only have to please the Lord, the one who made you and has a purpose for your life. That simplifies life enormously! Jesus … Continue reading People Pleasing Is Idolatry

One day you’ll give an account of your life before God. This fact is the best antidote to people pleasing that I know. When you have that kind of long-term thinking—when you keep in mind … Continue reading Integrity vs. Popularity

When you’re always worried about what other people think of you, you can’t be what God wants you to be. But, when you learn to think like Jesus, you won’t worry about pleasing everyone. Jesus … Continue reading Focus on Living for an Audience of One

What is your identity? If you are a Christian, then you are a son or daughter of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. You are a part of God’s family. You were created … Continue reading When You’re Bullied, Remember Who You Are

Success means just being who God made you to be. Knowing this should give you enormous confidence. But you might admit that you’re not very confident most of the time. Maybe you’re just flat out … Continue reading For Confidence, Plug in to God’s Power