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In a world searching for identity and purpose, we often look for reassurance that what we do and who we are is enough.

But we’re never really sure if it is.

With all the noise around us, we can get distracted from God and forget what He says about us.

No matter what distractions you face, when you know God’s Word, you can trust that it is true—even when you don’t always feel like it’s true. And here’s what God’s Word says about you:

• God chose to create you. When God created the earth, He created us in His image.
• God created you with a unique plan in mind. Scripture tells us that God not only created us but has a plan for us and gives us hope and a future.
• God has called you by name. You are His.
• Nothing can separate you from God’s love.

So, how do we know if we are enough?

We aren’t—not on our own at least. But that’s the beauty of the good news of Jesus.

God loves and values you so much that He sent Jesus so you could be saved. On our own, we aren’t enough, but through Jesus, we are.

When you doubt your worth, remember this: God knows you better than anyone because He created you. And who He says you are is enough.

Today, ask God to help you trust His Word and that what He says about you is true.

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Striving Toward Unity

Almost every successful company or group in history has shared something in common: they all had a unifying mission.

Missions are critical in not only aligning objectives, but also unifying a large group of people toward one purpose.

As Christians, we all share the same mission. We are unified in following Christ. We’re saved by His blood (Romans 5:9) and we’re all called to make disciples in His name (Matthew 28:19).

And yet, even among Christians, there is so much division and disunity.

Part of the division comes from our lack of clarity and commitment to the mission that is defined in Scripture. And to make it worse, we are sinful people, and sin naturally causes division in our lives and relationships.

But, the Psalmist in Psalm 133:1 reflects on how good it is when the people of God live together in unity. There is something powerful that happens among Christians when we are unified.

Unity is not putting away our differences, because there would be no need to be unified if we were all the same. No, unity is coming together with our differences and striving to make much of Jesus together.

We can accomplish so much more for God’s kingdom together than we can alone. But, we must strive for unity to make that happen. Life’s better when we work together.

Take a moment to consider the people in your life who might be different from you. What steps can you take today to build a greater sense of unity with those around you? Consider a few ways that you can make Jesus famous in your life through the relationships and communities that you’re in.

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