The Daily CHEW™
Moving God’s Love from Head to Heart for Christian Professionals
When Performance Meets Promise
Sarah, a VP at a Fortune 500 company, called me after a particularly brutal quarterly review. “I crushed my numbers, delivered the project early, and my team loves me,” she said. “But sitting in that boardroom, all I could think was: ‘When will they figure out I’m not as good as they think?’ I know God loves me, but honestly? I feel like I’m constantly trying to earn His approval too. How do I know I’m really secure with Him?”
The Foundation That Never Shifts: God’s Unilateral Love
Here’s what transforms everything for high-achievers: God’s love operates on unilateral promises, not bilateral contracts. In business, we’re used to “if-then” relationships—if I perform, then I get results, bonuses, recognition. But God’s love functions on “because-therefore” promises—because Christ already performed perfectly, therefore these promises are already yours, forever, regardless of your performance.
Unlike the corporate world where your standing fluctuates with quarterly results, God’s promises were secured at the cross and can never be revoked. They don’t depend on your spiritual metrics, moral performance, or consistency in spiritual disciplines. They depend entirely on Christ’s finished work—and His performance was flawless.
This is where CHEWing moves the heart…
Instead of striving to earn what’s already yours, CHEW helps you receive and rest in the unshakeable foundation Christ has already built.
CHEW in 3-5 Minutes (Precise, God-Focused):
- Confess (C) to God: “Father, here’s what I’m honestly feeling right now: I know You say I’m secure, but I feel like I’m constantly trying to prove my worth to You and others. I’m exhausted from performing.”
- Hear (H) from God in Scripture: “Father, what Scripture do you want me to wrestle with right now?”
- “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 8:1)
- “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)
- Exchange (E) with God: “If I really believed God’s love is unconditional and unilateral—never earned, never lost—how would that change my need to constantly prove myself?”
- “Today, I give You my performance anxiety and take hold of Your unchanging approval.”
- Walk (W) with the Holy Spirit: “Holy Spirit, please guide me to the next step I should take that will please You.”
- “Here’s the next step I believe pleases You: Make one decision today from rest, not striving.”
- “Holy Spirit, if there’s a better step, shift me!”
Your Complete Inheritance: What’s Already True of You
Below is a comprehensive chart of promises that are true of you from the moment you believe the Gospel. These aren’t goals to achieve—they’re realities to receive.
| You are… | Reference |
|---|---|
| fully forgiven | Ephesians 1:7, Hebrews 9:14, Colossians 1:14, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 2:12 |
| significant, having been adopted into God’s family according to His will from the beginning of time | Ephesians 1:5 |
| God’s child | John 1:12, 1 John 3:1-2 |
| a firstborn heir | Romans 8:17 |
| loved by God as much as He loves Jesus | John 17:23 |
| a new creation with a new identity | 2 Corinthians 5:17, Titus 3:4-5 |
| chosen | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| part of the royal priesthood | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| a possession of God | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| out of darkness | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| in His marvelous light | 1 Peter 2:9 |
| capable of abiding in Christ and bearing a ton of fruit | John 15:5 |
| able to face any circumstance knowing God is strengthening you | Philippians 4:13 |
| an overcomer | 1 John 4:4 |
| a member of the body of Christ playing a role to advance His Kingdom | 1 Corinthians 12:27 |
| more than a conqueror | Romans 8:37 |
| holy before Him | Ephesians 1:4 |
| blameless before Him | Ephesians 1:4 |
| sanctified | 1 Corinthians 1:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18 |
| a saint | 1 Corinthians 1:2 |
| are a light of the world | Matthew 5:14 |
| righteous | Ephesians 4:24 |
| valued, as you are His ambassador | 2 Corinthians 5:20 |
| no longer a slave to sin | Romans 6:5-6 |
| no longer under the law of sin and death | Romans 8:2 |
| accepted, having been transferred to Christ’s Kingdom | Colossians 1:13 |
| in Christ Jesus | 1 Corinthians 1:30 |
| led by Christ | 2 Corinthians 2:14 |
| the salt of the earth | Matthew 5:13 |
| near to Christ | Ephesians 2:13 |
| equal to all other Believers | Galatians 3:28 |
| Secure, having been sealed with the Holy Spirit, who guarantees we will be with God forever | Romans 8:38-39, Ephesians 1:13-14 |
| precious in God’s eyes | Isaiah 43:4 |
| a branch that only works well when connected to Christ | John 15:5 |
| rich in that you have an incredible inheritance coming and have Him now | Ephesians 1:11 |
| Alive in Christ | Ephesians 2:5 |
| born of God, and the evil one does not touch you | 1 John 5:18 |
| holy. Without blame before Him in love | Ephesians 1:4, 1 Peter 1:16 |
| God’s elect | Romans 8:33 |
| Redeemed from the curse of the law | Galatians 3:13 |
| Healed from sin by Christ’s wounds | 1 Peter 2:24 |
| alive in Christ and forgiven of all your trespasses | Colossians 2:13 |
| Greatly loved by God | Ephesians 2:4, Colossians 3:12 |
| Called according to God’s purpose | Romans 8:28 |
| No longer a stranger, but a member of the household of God. | Ephesians 2:18-19 |
| Appointed by Jesus to bear lasting fruit | John 15:16 |
| You have… | Reference |
|---|---|
| already been forgiven for the sins you have not even thought to commit yet | Romans 4:8 |
| Christ’s sinless record despite the fact you continue to sin | Ephesians 1:4 |
| been given a regenerated heart that delights in God | Romans 7:22 |
| the Holy Spirit, a member of the Almighty Trinity, living in you | 1 Corinthians 6:19 |
| a unique purpose with good works that God guarantees you will fulfill | Ephesians 2:10; Jonah 1:17, 3:1-3 |
| everlasting life | John 5:24, John 6:47 |
| been substituted for… Christ paid for your sin. You got His righteous record | 2 Corinthians 5:21 |
| become God’s friend | John 15:15 |
| been crucified with Christ | Galatians 2:20 |
| died with Christ | Galatians 2:20 |
| been resurrected with Christ | Ephesians 2:6 |
| Christ living in you | Galatians 2:20 |
| Christ’s love | Galatians 2:20 |
| become a temple of the Holy Spirit | 1 Corinthians 6:19 |
| become Christ’s dearly loved slave | 1 Corinthians 6:20 |
| received a spirit of power | 2 Timothy 1:7 |
| received a spirit of love | 2 Timothy 1:7 |
| received a spirit of self-control | 2 Timothy 1:7 |
| become a citizen of Heaven | Philippians 3:20 |
| been promised that God would supply every single need you have | Philippians 4:19 |
| become one spirit with the Lord | 1 Corinthians 6:17 |
| been blessed, that is, you’ve been given a spiritual state of well-being and deep, joy-filled contentment that no circumstance can shake | Ephesians 1:3 |
| Jesus as your Lord now | 1 Corinthians 1:2 |
| been justified, and that justification will never change | Romans 5:1 |
| peace with God. He ended the war between you and Him | Romans 5:1 |
| Christ interceding for you | Romans 8:34 |
| Christ’s love forever, regardless of circumstances | Romans 8:35-39 |
| died. Your life is now hidden with Christ in God | Colossians 3:3 |
| been filled with Christ | Colossians 2:10 |
| complete access to God where we can approach Him boldly | Ephesians 3:12 |
| been given the mind of Christ | 1 Corinthians 2:16 |
| numerous unilateral promises that God will honor no matter how you perform | 2 Peter 1:3-4 |
| received mercy | 1 Peter 2:10 |
| become a child of the light | 1 Thessalonians 5:5 |
| eternal life | Romans 6:23 |
| been born again | 1 Peter 1:23 |
| been made alive | Ephesians 2:5 |
| been shown grace | Ephesians 2:5 |
| been saved | Ephesians 2:5 |
| no grounds for boasting that you worked hard enough to be saved. Still, rather Christ worked hard and gave you the faith to believe He did it for you | Ephesians 2:8-9 |
| been freed from the yoke of slavery to sin | Galatians 5:1 |
| the peace of God that passes all understanding | Philippians 4:7 |
| received the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Jesus | Ephesians 1:17,18 |
| a holy calling | 2 Timothy 1:9 |
| a place prepared for you in heaven | John 14:3 |
| been born again to a living hope | 1 Peter 1:3 |
| been welcomed by Christ | Romans 15:7 |
| received the gift of righteousness | Romans 5:17 |
| been fearfully and wonderfully made by God | Psalm 139:13-14 |
| put off the old man and have put on the new man, which is renewed in the knowledge after the image of Him Who created you | Colossians 3:9-10 |
| You will… | References |
|---|---|
| never be condemned again, despite how badly, frequently, or willfully you sin | Romans 8:1 |
| be His child forever | Philippians 1:6 |
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Rest in What’s Already Finished
These promises aren’t performance incentives—they’re inheritance realities. God doesn’t love you more when you CHEW daily or less when you fail. Your standing with Him was established at the cross and can never be threatened by your performance. Rest in this today, and watch how it transforms your motivation from striving to gratitude.
CHEW On This™: If I really believed God’s love is unconditional and unilateral—never earned, never lost—how would that change my need to constantly prove myself? Your security isn’t something you build—it’s something you receive.
Community: Practice receiving these promises together. Find others who understand grace-based growth.
Want More?
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- God’s Love: The Surprising Source of Sustainable Discipline
- When God Pushes Us to the Brink
With you on the journey,
Ryan
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