The Light

Our identity is not determined by who chooses us in this world—the team that accepts us, the relationship that works out, the opportunity we receive, or the recognition we gain. As children of God, we belong to Him. We are His treasured possession, called out of darkness and into His light.

Remembering that we are chosen changes the way we see ourselves and our circumstances. Earthly disappointments may still hurt, but they no longer define our worth. God’s choice of us is rooted in His love, His purpose, and His eternal plan.

Highlights:

• Our deepest sense of belonging comes from being chosen by God
• Earthly rejection does not change our identity as God’s beloved children
• God calls us His special possession and invites us into His family
• Staying grounded in Scripture helps us remember who we are in Christ
• God’s plans and blessings are greater than the opportunities we may miss

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Full Transcript Below:

Chosen by God

By Alexis A. Goring

Bible Reading:
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”—1 Peter 2:9 NIV

Have you ever struggled with a sense of belonging because you did not feel chosen?

Most people want to be chosen. Whether chosen to play with others when we were children, chosen to be asked to the prom by our high school crush, chosen to attend the college of our choice, chosen to marry the person of our dreams, chosen for a job we worked hard for or chosen for other things we want out of life, the desire to be chosen is a universal feeling and part of life on earth. But do we know that the Creator of the Universe chose us before we chose Him (Ephesians 1:4-5)?

God chose us to be part of His Family. Since He is King of the Universe, that means we as His children are a special kind of royalty. We are daughters and sons of the Eternal King. But how often do we forget this Biblical truth and act like we don’t know our true identity in Jesus Christ?

I know I tend to be forgetful of this, and I struggle to maintain a heavenly perspective because it is easy to

What does it look like to live as those who represent Jesus Christ in the world? If we are his people, then we must learn to pray and walk and speak faithfully in his name, commending him and his gospel to the world in our everyday interactions.

Today, God wants to stand by your side to lift your spirit and give you hope.

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What if Jesus, risen from the dead, were the only reason you behaved? How can we live differently knowing Christ is our life? A popular teaching has me worried that I might waste my life. What are your thoughts on finding purpose? How do we face strongholds or persistent struggles and temptations?

Words are never small. In this solemn message from James 3, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that the tongue carries the power to build up or destroy. Gossip, lies, harsh tones, and careless words can wound people deeply and damage the witness of the Gospel.

Scripture is clear: no person can tame the tongue by human willpower alone. But the Holy Spirit can rule the heart—and when He rules the heart, He transforms the speech.

This episode calls believers to:

When Jesus Christ reigns within, our words begin to show it. A Spirit-controlled tongue is visible evidence of saving faith.

Scripture Focus: James 3:1–12

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