For
I have learned how to get along happily whether I have much or little. I know
how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of
contentment in every situation, whether it be a full stomach or hunger, plenty
or want; for I can do everything God asks me to with the help of Christ who
gives me the strength and power.
— Philippians 4:12–13 (TLB)
This
past Sunday, before the races began, I had the opportunity to hear a youth
minister from SKD Ministries share a message—and it stuck with me.
He talked about something simple, but deeply important: we need to know who we are.
Because our value isn’t set by us.
It’s not set by other people.
Our value is set by God.
And when we really understand that… it changes everything.
I am a child of God.
Not because of what I’ve done.
Not because of how others see me.
But because He says so.
And because of Him, we can live differently. We can walk through life unafraid, unashamed, forgiven, whole, and found. Not striving to prove our worth—but living from a place where our worth is already secure.
That ties so closely to what Paul is saying in Philippians. He had learned how to be content in every situation—not because his circumstances were always good, but because his identity and strength came from Christ.
“I can do everything… with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.”
It’s not about having everything perfectly together. It’s about knowing where our strength comes from—and who we belong to.
Another question that was asked stuck with me too:
Did we go out and do our best… and do it with excellence?
Because we aren’t promised tomorrow.
That’s not meant to create pressure—but purpose. To live fully, to love well, to show up with what God has given us today.
And I love how he ended the message:
“Don’t take my word for it… take THE Word for it.”
Because at the end of the day, that’s where truth comes from.
Not opinions.
Not feelings.
Not circumstances.
But God’s Word.
And His Word says—you are His.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
— Philippians 4:12–13 (TLB)
He talked about something simple, but deeply important: we need to know who we are.
Because our value isn’t set by us.
It’s not set by other people.
Our value is set by God.
And when we really understand that… it changes everything.
I am a child of God.
Not because of what I’ve done.
Not because of how others see me.
But because He says so.
And because of Him, we can live differently. We can walk through life unafraid, unashamed, forgiven, whole, and found. Not striving to prove our worth—but living from a place where our worth is already secure.
That ties so closely to what Paul is saying in Philippians. He had learned how to be content in every situation—not because his circumstances were always good, but because his identity and strength came from Christ.
“I can do everything… with the help of Christ who gives me the strength and power.”
It’s not about having everything perfectly together. It’s about knowing where our strength comes from—and who we belong to.
Another question that was asked stuck with me too:
Did we go out and do our best… and do it with excellence?
Because we aren’t promised tomorrow.
That’s not meant to create pressure—but purpose. To live fully, to love well, to show up with what God has given us today.
And I love how he ended the message:
“Don’t take my word for it… take THE Word for it.”
Because at the end of the day, that’s where truth comes from.
Not opinions.
Not feelings.
Not circumstances.
But God’s Word.
And His Word says—you are His.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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