6-Being Chosen Helps You Find Identity

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION IDENTITY- God calls YOU His daughter and that changes everything. I'm with Tamara Robbins today talking about the difference between living with an orphan mindset versus stepping into the security of being chosen and adopted by God. We also explore how emotional burdens, life transitions, and expectations can weigh us down and how to release them to the Lord. If you’ve ever felt like you had to carry it all, strive for worth, or struggle with shifting seasons in life, this episode will encourage you to rest in your true identity.

3 Key Takeaways:

1. You Are Adopted & Secure in Christ

Unlike earthly relationships, God’s adoption is permanent. In ancient Roman law, a biological child could be disowned, but an adopted child could not. This is a powerful picture of my unshakable place in God’s family.

2. Carrying Burdens You Weren't Meant to Carry Leads to Burnout

When I take responsibility for things that aren’t mine (like my adult children’s choices or my aging parents' situations), it leads to resentment and exhaustion. I must surrender control and trust God’s leadership.

3. Your Identity & Purpose Shift in Different Seasons—And That’s Okay

Life changes—kids leave home, careers shift, and my body ages. Instead of grasping for identity in roles, I must root myself in Christ, who remains constant through every transition.

Listener Challenge:

This week, I invite you to release control to God.

1. Write down three things you’ve been trying to control that are not yours to carry.
2. Pray over each one, surrendering them to God.
3. Speak this truth aloud: "God, I trust You. I am Your daughter, and I do not have to carry what isn’t mine. Lead me in what is mine to do, and give me peace in what is not.”

Let me know how this impacts your week—share your reflections on social media and tag me!

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