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Ever feel like you’re on the outside looking in—like maybe you don’t really belong? Episode 200 of the Midweek Motivation Podcast is a powerful celebration of real stories that prove just how deeply God welcomes us, no matter where we’ve been. Jess walks through four of the biggest reasons people struggle with belonging—shame, rejection, fear, and comparison—and shows what God says in response. Plus, hear moving personal testimonies of how others found their place in God’s family.

Discover:

• How three people encountered Jesus and found true belonging
• The biblical truth that crushes shame, rejection, and comparison
• Why God doesn’t require performance—just presence
• What Ephesians, Romans, and Hebrews say about your place in God’s family
• A fresh reminder that Jesus meets you right where you are

This isn’t just encouragement—it’s an invitation. Pull up a seat by the fire and remember: you belong here.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

• God’s love and belonging are already extended to you—no marshmallows required.
• Shame doesn’t disqualify you; your story is part of your testimony.
• Jesus doesn’t gatekeep grace—He welcomes first, transforms later.
• You don’t have to fake it. God invites you just as you are.
• In God’s family, no one earned it. We were all adopted.

❓ Question for You to Think About

What’s holding you back from believing you belong—with Jesus, with others, and with purpose?

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