Because of who You Are, I Am

Heavenly Father,

We pause in gratitude today. Thank You that our identity is not rooted in what we do, what we have, or what others say about us. It is firmly anchored in who You are. Remind us that because You are faithful, we are secure; because You are love, we are beloved; because You are holy, we are called to live set apart. Teach us to live in this truth daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Meditation

• Acts 17:28

  
  

  “For in him we live and move and have our being. As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’”

• 1 John 3:1

  
  

  “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.”

• John 15:5

  
  

  “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.”

• Psalm 139:14

  
  

  “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

• Colossians 1:13–14

  
  

  “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”

• Romans 8:15–16

  
  

  “The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.”

• Lamentations 3:22–23

  
  

  “Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”

Reflection

The phrase “Because of who You are, I am” reminds us that our true identity flows out of God’s character. In a world constantly trying to define us by labels, achievements, or failures, we must return to the truth: who we are is inseparable from who God is.

• Because God is Creator, we are fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14).

• Because God is Redeemer, we are forgiven and free (Colossians 1:13–14).

• Because God is Father, we are His beloved children (Romans 8:15–16).

• Because God is Faithful, we can stand firm in hope (Lamentations 3:22–23).

When you feel unworthy, remember: His worthiness covers you. When you feel weak, His strength sustains you. When you feel unseen, His love calls you by name.

I recall speaking with a young man who struggled deeply with self-worth. He carried the weight of broken relationships, missed opportunities, and the lies of “never good enough.” One day, he read Acts 17:28 and it struck him: “For in him we live and move and have our being.”

He realized his value wasn’t tied to the failures of his past but to the unchanging character of God. Over time, his language changed. He stopped saying “I’m a failure” and began saying “I’m forgiven. I’m loved. I belong to Him.” His life shifted not because of self-improvement, but because he embraced God’s identity as his own foundation.

Lessons & Application

1. Anchor in God’s Character — When doubts creep in, don’t look at yourself; look at Him.

2. Speak Truth Over Lies — Replace “I’m not enough” with “Because of who He is, I am chosen, loved, redeemed.”

3. Live as a Branch — Stay connected to the Vine (John 15:5). Your fruitfulness flows from His life in you.

4. Remember Daily — Every morning declares

   : “Because of who You are, I am.”

Lord, thank You that our identities are secure in You. Strip away the lies we’ve believed about ourselves and replace them with Your truth. May we walk boldly as Your children, bearing fruit that points others back to who You are. In Jesus’ name, Amen.