You’re not barely accepted or just tolerated—you’re chosen. Today’s devotion reminds you that God picked you on purpose and loves you without hesitation.

Ever feel like you belong—but only because someone let you in out of kindness?

It’s easy to believe we’re only accepted conditionally—by people and by God. But Ephesians 1 tells a different story: you’ve been chosen, loved, and adopted into God’s family… and it gave Him great pleasure to do it.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why your identity is rooted in God’s love, not your performance
• What it means to be chosen by God—before you even existed
• A simple, powerful phrase to speak over your life today

You’re not fighting for a place at the table—you already belong.

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SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Ephesians 1:4–5 (NLT)

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When life feels repetitive and unrewarding, it’s tempting to quit. Today’s devotion reminds you—and reassures you—that God honors those who keep showing up, even when it’s hard.

Have you ever wondered if all your quiet efforts are really making a difference?

I’ve been there. I’ve felt the silence, the slow progress, the unseen labor. But Galatians 6:9 reminds us: if we don’t give up, there will be a harvest. Faithfulness might not be flashy—but it’s never wasted.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why showing up matters even when you don’t see immediate results
• What Scripture promises to those who keep doing good
• One simple, powerful prayer to stay encouraged in your calling

You may feel unseen, but your faithfulness is known in heaven.

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SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Galatians 6:9 (NLT)

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You don’t have to hustle to prove your worth. Today’s devotion reminds you that real strength is found not in striving, but in stillness with God.

What if the strongest thing you could do today was stop and be still?

In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, God invites us into something deeper—and far more powerful: rest. Isaiah 30 tells us that stillness and trust are where true strength begins.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:

• Why slowing down isn’t lazy—it’s biblical
• The spiritual cost of constant striving
• One simple way to make room for stillness and strength today

You’re not weak for needing rest—you’re wise for seeking it.

If today’s devotion encouraged you, share it with a friend who could use a little peace right now.

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As a special thank you, I’ll send you a physical copy of my book, Unshakable: Standing Strong When Things Go Wrong. You’ll find the link in the show notes below.

SCRIPTURE VERSES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Isaiah 30:15 (NLT)

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