Have you ever walked into a room and wondered whether you really belonged there? Maybe it was a new church group, a family gathering where you didn’t know everyone, or even a situation where it seemed like everyone else had it together except you. We can spend a lot of energy trying to fit in or prove that we belong. Galatians reminds us that our relationship with God doesn’t work that way. Through Christ, we are welcomed into God’s family—not because we have earned our place, but because God has already given it to us. There is room at God’s table, and we don’t have to keep proving that we deserve a seat.
That can make a difference in some pretty ordinary moments. Maybe you lose your patience with a family member or someone at work, forget something important, or say something at church that comes out all wrong. It’s easy to think, “I should know better than that,” and then carry the guilt around for the rest of the day. But being God’s child means our mistakes don’t get the final word. We can admit when we’re wrong, apologize, make things right, and move on. We don’t have to pretend we’re perfect, and we don’t have to punish ourselves to prove we’re sorry. God’s table is still our table. And because we’ve been given a place, we can make room for others, too.
Reflection: When you make a mistake today and you will, remind yourself, “I still have a seat at God’s table.” Take responsibility for what needs fixing, but don’t let one mistake define you. Then look for someone else who needs a little grace and make room for them, too.