When you need people to agree with you to feel secure

Ephesians 2:10

You are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.

When you need people to agree with you to feel secure. This is the kind of moment that can expose what has really been running underneath. You may not control the other person, the timing, the number, the diagnosis, or the outcome. You do control what you agree with and what you bring to Jesus Christ. Your worth was not built by performance, approval, age, appearance, or achievement. Jesus Christ is the One who names you. Do the next faithful thing, then stop trying to carry the part that belongs to God.

Which reaction feels automatic here, and what would obedience look like instead?

Lord Jesus Christ, I bring You the part I can explain and the part I cannot. Keep me from reacting out of fear, shame, pride, or loneliness. Teach me to move with You. Amen.

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