Not In My Relationships

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18-20, Psalm 27:10

Psalm 27:10 CSB

Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord cares for me.

Bottom Line: Who you are isn’t defined by who’s for you or against you.

Engage:

Approval can feel like identity. Share a story where someone’s opinion made or broke your confidence.

David experienced both loyal friendship (Jonathan) and bitter jealousy (Saul).

Encounter:

Saul turned against David, but Jonathan’s friendship pointed him back to God.

Psalm 27 shows David’s trust that God’s acceptance outweighs human rejection.

Reveal:

If David’s identity was tied to Saul’s approval, he would have collapsed.

Bottom Line: Who you are isn’t defined by who’s for you or against you.

Empower:

Ask: Whose approval am I living for right now?

Memorize Psalm 27:10. When people let you down, remind yourself that the Lord receives you.