It’s easy to measure our worth by what we accomplish—or what we fail to accomplish. Many of us go to bed replaying the day’s shortcomings: missed goals, broken habits, forgotten disciplines, and moments where we didn’t live up to who we want to be. Even when we know our identity isn’t supposed to rest on productivity, performance, or spiritual “checklists,” repeated failure can leave us feeling weary, discouraged, and stuck. Over time, those feelings can become fertile ground for lies—whispers that God is disappointed, that we’re not enough, or that we’re failing as believers.

This devotional points us back to a powerful reminder: God’s story has always included people with broken pasts and imperfect lives. Rahab’s story is a striking example. Scripture doesn’t erase her past, yet it also doesn’t let her past define her future. She could have believed she was unqualified or unworthy to be part of God’s plan, but faith gave her courage to act. And through her obedience, God not only saved her and her family, but also placed her into the legacy of redemption—ultimately leading to the line of David and even Jesus.

The devotional reminds us that living in truth requires daily commitment. There is spiritual warfare that targets our identity and aims to wear us down with shame and discouragement. That’s why we need to actively anchor ourselves in God’s Word—praying, reading, memorizing, and speaking truth over ourselves when lies try to take root. Your value is not based on what you did today, how you performed, or how perfectly you kept a plan. Your worth is rooted in Christ alone—His finished work on the cross, His love for you, and His purpose for your life. You are loved, you have meaning, and God is still writing His story through you.

Main Takeaways

• It’s easy to tie identity to performance, but our worth is found in Christ alone.

• Repeated failure can make us vulnerable to lies, shame, and spiritual discouragement.

• Rahab’s story shows that God uses imperfect people and redeems broken pasts.

• Spiritual warfare often targets identity, so we must actively fight with God’s Word.

• Your value is rooted in who you belong to—not in what you accomplish.

Today’s Bible Verse: Joshua 2:1

Your Daily Prayer

Here is a brief excerpt from today’s prayer:

“Please help us to fully embrace the truth that our worth is not based on what we do, but on who we belong to.”

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