The Blessing of Knowing Our True, God-Given Identity

As a new mom, Jordan Sears’s heart’s desire is to raise her daughter to be strong, compassionate, and full of faith—knowing her worth and how loved she truly is, no matter what. Being loved and known by God is a beautiful start, but understanding that her identity extends beyond that is important too. May every believer of all ages, young and old, know God deeply and embrace her true identity in Christ. It’s a joy to welcome Jordan Sears to the farm’s table today…

Guest Post by Jordan Sears

My daughter made her arrival into the world unexpectedly—nine weeks early in an emergency C-section.

It happened so quickly that my husband barely got off the phone with my parents to tell them the baby was coming before he was calling them back to let them know she was here.

Then came 36 days in the NICU, where conversations with doctors, crying babies, and the beeps and alarms of the monitors were our background noise.

And then, finally, we were home.

In the first quiet, precious moments at home, I rocked my newborn daughter and watched her tiny chest rise and fall in rhythm with her gentle breaths, overwhelmed with awe and gratitude. Here was a life entrusted to my care, a responsibility that was both terrifying and beautiful. We’d thought we would have more time to prepare the nursery, pack our hospital bags, and figure out how this whole parenting thing really worked.

“This divine love isn’t dependent on her actions, her looks, or her achievements. It’s an unchanging, everlasting love that comes from being a child of God.“

As a new mom, my heart’s desire is to raise my daughter to be strong, compassionate, and full of faith. I want her to love others and be kind. I want her to know her worth and how loved she truly is, no matter what.

But in a world that will try to define her by her looks, achievements, or mistakes, I find myself constantly asking, How do we teach her about her true identity in Christ?

How do we help her understand the profound truths that she is loved, she is known, and she is valued not because of who the world says she is but because of who God says she is?

How do we teach a child to understand these truths that we as adults so often forget ourselves?

God’s Word is filled with declarations of his love and affection for us. The Bible says, “See how very much our Father loves us, for he calls us his children, and that is what we are! But the people who belong to this world don’t recognize that we are God’s children because they don’t know him” (1 John 3:1, NLT). In these moments of doubt, I am reminded that God’s Word holds the answer. As her mother, it’s my responsibility and privilege to share this truth with my precious daughter as much as I need these reminders myself.

From the moment I first held her, I whispered to her the truth that she is loved—not only loved by her family and friends but also loved unconditionally and beyond comprehension by God.

The Bible reaffirms this: “For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16, NLT). This divine love isn’t dependent on her actions, her looks, or her achievements. It’s an unchanging, everlasting love that comes from being a child of God.

I want her to know that she is known by God. The psalmist says, “He counts the stars and calls them all by name” (Psalm 147:4, NLT). God knows her completely—the depth of her heart, the dreams and fears she will hold, and even the number of hairs on her head. He formed her, knows her, and cherishes her.

“…Chosen not as the world chooses—based on outward appearance or abilities—but chosen for her heart, for her spirit, and for her ability to reflect God’s love.“

Being loved and known by God is a beautiful start, but I also want my daughter to understand that her identity extends beyond that. She is also chosen by God: “Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes” (Ephesians 1:4, NLT).

Chosen not as the world chooses—based on outward appearance or abilities—but chosen for her heart, for her spirit, and for her ability to reflect God’s love.

As I ponder these truths, I realize the enormity of my role as a mother. It’s not just about teaching her to walk, talk, or even navigate the complexities of life. It’s about instilling in her a deep understanding of her identity in Christ. It’s about guiding her to discover that she is loved, she is known, and she is chosen not by the fleeting standards of this world but by the eternal, unconditional love of God.

This journey won’t be easy. There will be days when the world’s voice will seem louder, more convincing. All I can do is plant these seeds of truth in her heart, trusting that God will nurture them, helping her grow into the person he created her to be.

My prayer is that God will guide me in teaching my daughter these truths and helping her embrace her true identity in Christ—and reminding myself of these truths also.

You are loved.
You are not alone.
You are known.
You are important.
You are forgiven.
You are special.
You have a purpose.
You are held.
You are equipped and able.
You are blessed.
You are guided.
You have a reason for hope.

At some point in life, we all face moments when we feel lost, unsure of how to connect with God. The world’s voices can drown out the truth of who we are in Christ, and it’s easy to forget God’s promises.

With this life-giving truth in your heart, you will find the courage to face any challenge that comes your way.

Jordan Sears has been a content marketing manager with DaySpring Cards and enjoys writing and spending quality time with her family.

The DaySpring Hope & Encouragement Bible was created in partnership with DaySpring to help you remember your true identity.

It’s a reminder that you belong to God, that he loves you deeply, and that he has incredible plans for your life.

This Bible highlights 12 indisputable truths about who you are in Christ—truths that stand firm, regardless of how you feel or what you may believe. You’ll also enjoy wide margins for journaling, 52 DaySpring devotionals to help you recognize your true identity in Christ, and over 250 inspirational reflective readings to deepen your faith. Explore the incredible calling God has lovingly planned for you with the DaySpring Hope & Encouragement Bible.

If your heart’s desire is to raise your daughter/s to know God deeply and embrace her true identity in Christ, the My Beautiful Princess Bible has 500 highlighted verses to call attention to key Bible truths for girls to hide in their hearts. This adorable Bible also has special features up front and on the full-color inserts to help girls build the foundation for a lifelong faith and see their value in God’s eyes. It’s also available in Spanish.

{Our humble thank to Tyndale for their partnership in today’s devotional.}