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Friday, August 21, 2026
God’s Approval Is Already Given in Christ
Many of us live as if we must prove our worth every day. We try to earn approval through performance, usefulness, success, or the praise of others. But in Christ, God has already received us as His beloved children.
This does not make effort meaningless; it frees effort from slavery. We work, serve, and love not to create our identity, but because we have been given one. The Father’s acceptance in Christ is stronger than human applause or criticism.
Lord, quiet my striving heart. Teach me to live from the approval You have already given in Christ. In Jesus’ name, amen.