Day 2 John 1:12 | Rooted in Identity, Not Performance

I want you to imagine something for a moment. What if you completely blew it with your parents and walked away in anger? Would you still be their child?

In this episode of Rooted and Ready, I walk through that question to unpack one life-changing truth from John 1:12. This verse helped me understand that being a child of God isn’t earned by behavior, performance, or perfection. It’s received through faith in Jesus Christ.

This truth transformed how I see God, myself, and my identity. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I really accepted? Am I secure?” this message is for you.

Watch now, reflect with others, and ask yourself: What am I rooted in?

“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God…” John 1:12

Questions for personal reflection:

Why do you think it’s easier to trust performance than relationship when it comes to faith?

How does knowing you’re a child of God change the way you handle failure?

What identities have you placed above your identity in Christ?

What would change this week if you lived from acceptance instead of trying to earn it?