Accepted in the Beloved

Accepted, not tolerated.

Therefore accept one another, even as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God. Romans 15:7

See how great a love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God! For this cause the world doesn’t know us, because it didn’t know him. 1 John 3:1

Lord, thank You that I’m accepted in the Beloved. Not because of what I do, but because of Jesus. Let me stop performing for what You’ve already given. Let me live as someone who is accepted. In Jesus’ name, amen.

The old wording of the same truth.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Father, the old wording says I’m accepted in the Beloved, and I’m holding on to that. Remove the shame that says otherwise. Make this the first thing I believe about myself today. In Jesus’ name, amen.

You weren’t picked at random.

For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared before that we would walk in them. Ephesians 2:10

Lord, thank You that You chose me on purpose, for a purpose. Show me what it is, one step at a time. Help me walk it out without comparing myself. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Before you perform.

Lord, before I try to earn anything today, let me remember that I’m accepted. Free me from proving myself. In Jesus’ name, amen.