By Laura Matera

Our fast-paced culture infuses an element of endless striving that invites us into a false narrative. The world defines our belonging by the number of wins on the scoreboard, the number of followers on a platform and wealth accumulated. Our need for belonging may stem from an unseen fear, insecurity or the desire for external validation. This cycle can lead to burnout, people-pleasing and a loss of identity.

The roles and responsibilities of life have a way of bringing us to a place where we yearn for a sense of belonging and acceptance. The constant need for validation and the shifting tides of culture leave us feeling drained and unworthy. We crave a sense of belonging, where we don't have to perform to be valued. But where can we turn to truly receive this sense of belonging?

Divine Design

Our sense of belonging isn't just about being part of a greater whole; it's about reminding ourselves that through Jesus, we already belong and are worthy.

“For none of us lives for himself, and no one dies for himself. If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. Therefore, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.” - Romans 14:7-8 

God designed every person with an inherent need for belonging and community. The desire to belong is not a weakness, but a strength that creates relationships, families and communities. God made us to belong; it was His idea. From the beginning, He created us to know Him and others – and to be known. Will we find our true belonging, not in the constantly shifting world, but in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ?

Read the full blog and remember how you already belong in God.

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