Jan. 8, 2026

Day 009 You Are God’s Masterpiece | Ephesians 2:10

Day 009 You Are God’s Masterpiece | Ephesians 2:10

Send us a text What if your life isn’t random, but a masterpiece in progress? We lean into Ephesians 2:10 to explore identity, purpose, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you were created with intention. Instead of chasing perfection or bigger platforms, we cut through the noise and focus on the work already prepared for us—clear, simple steps that serve real people in real time. We talk about the subtle ways comparison drains joy and creates the illusion of being behind. Then ...

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Season 3

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What if your life isn’t random, but a masterpiece in progress? We lean into Ephesians 2:10 to explore identity, purpose, and the quiet confidence that comes from knowing you were created with intention. Instead of chasing perfection or bigger platforms, we cut through the noise and focus on the work already prepared for us—clear, simple steps that serve real people in real time.

We talk about the subtle ways comparison drains joy and creates the illusion of being behind. Then we flip the script: God doesn’t duplicate or rush, and your personality, strengths, and even your hard lessons are part of a purposeful design. That perspective shifts ambition from pressure to purpose. It also reframes delays and detours as formation, not failure. Progress might be hidden, but it’s happening, and it’s shaping you for what’s ahead.

To make this practical, we offer a one-gift challenge: write down one unique gift you carry, then ask how you can use it today to encourage or serve someone—even in a small way. We close with a short prayer for confidence and clarity, plus simple ways to stay connected so you can keep standing strong. If this speaks to you, share it with a friend who needs a lift, subscribe for more daily encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your story isn’t an accident, and your next step can start right now.

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Chapters

01:06 - Grounding And Focused Start

01:21 - Scripture: You Are God’s Masterpiece

01:47 - Identity Over Comparison

03:02 - Trusting God’s Process

03:42 - Prayer And Daily Practice

04:45 - Credits And Stay Connected

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day.

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In a world that keeps shifting, this is where we return to what holds us steady.

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Let's begin today grounded, focused, and standing strong.

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Today is day nine.

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You are God's masterpiece.

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From Ephesians chapter 2, verse 10 from the New Living Translation.

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For we are God's masterpiece.

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He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago.

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Scripture tells us something incredible about who we are.

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We are God's masterpiece.

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That's not poetic language meant to sound nice.

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It's a statement of identity.

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You are not ordinary, overlooked, or unfinished.

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You were designed with intention.

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You were designed with care.

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You were designed with purpose by the Creator Himself.

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God didn't rush when He made you.

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He placed you in this exact time and place for a reason.

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Your personality, your experiences, your strengths, even the lessons learned through struggle are all part of how God has shaped you.

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It's easy to fall into comparison.

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We look at other people's gifts, we look at their opportunities, their platforms.

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They wonder, or we wonder, why ours look different.

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But God doesn't make duplicates and he doesn't make mistakes.

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He's given you exactly what you need to fulfill the purpose that He created you for.

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Standing strong in your identity means embracing this truth.

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You were made for more, not more pressure or perfection, but more purpose.

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God has prepared good work for you to do walks in, and he'll equip you along the way.

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You don't have to figure it all out today.

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You just have to trust that he knows what he's doing.

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When discouragement creeps in, remember this: your life is not random.

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Every detail matters to God, even the parts you don't understand yet.

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He's using it all to shape you, to grow you, to prepare you for what's ahead.

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So you're not behind, you're not overlooked, you are God's workmanship, and he's faithful to complete what he started in you.

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Let's pray.

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Father God, thank you for calling me your masterpiece.

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Help me believe that you created me with intention and that my life has real purpose.

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Teach me to trust you when I don't understand the process, and teach me to walk confidently in you, who made me just like you needed me to be, just like you wanted me to be.

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In Jesus' name, amen.

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All right, today, write down one way that God has gifted you, something unique.

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Then ask him how you can use that gift today, even if it's just in a small way, so that you can serve or encourage somebody else.

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Okay?

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You were created for a purpose.

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For a purpose.

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See you tomorrow.

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Wisdom for the day is produced by Lauren King, recorded at the Upper Room Studios with intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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I'm Rick Juhas.

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Thanks for spending these moments with me today on Wisdom for the Day Standing Strong.

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If this encouraged you, don't keep it to yourself.

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Share it with someone who needs a little strength today.

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And if you want to stay connected, head over to wisdomforthey.org.

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You'll find a link there to send us the text message.

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And yes, you can do it right from the show notes on your podcast app.

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We'd love to hear from you.

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And if you send that text, we'll even give you a shout out on the podcast.

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Until next time, keep standing strong.