The book of Galatians is short, just six chapters, but it is bold, freeing, and deeply personal. Written by the apostle Paul, it speaks to believers who struggle with identity, pressure, and performance-based faith. Even today, Galatians reads like a loving but firm reminder of who we are, what truly matters, and how we are meant to live.
Each of the six chapters provide us a powerful reminder to and continue to speak wisdom, freedom, and hope into our daily lives.
Chapter 1 tells us not to live for the approval of others. “If I were still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10).
Galatians begins with a call to clarity and courage. Paul reminds us that a life centered on pleasing others will always pull us away from our true calling. Approval is fleeting, opinions change, and expectations can become impossible to meet. Living for God’s approval brings freedom because His love is steady, not conditional.
This reminder invites us to ask an honest question: Whose voice is shaping my choices? When we stop chasing validation from others, we gain the confidence to live authentically and faithfully.
Chapter 2 reminds us that we are not defined by our past. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me” (Galatians 2:20).
Galatians 2 points us toward transformation. Our past mistakes, failures, or labels do not get the final word. In Christ, we are made new. Our story does not end where we fell; it begins where grace meets us.
This truth is especially freeing for anyone carrying guilt or shame. Growth is possible. Healing is real. Your past may explain parts of your journey, but it does not define your identity.
Chapter 3 reminds us that our worth is in Christ, not in our achievements. “For all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ” (Galatians 3:27).
In a world that constantly measures value by success, status, education, or productivity, Galatians offers a radical reframe. Our worth is not something we earn, it is something we receive.
This chapter reminds us that we are already enough because of who we belong to, not because of what we accomplish. When our identity is rooted in Christ, we are free from comparison and the pressure to prove ourselves.
Chapter 4 tells us that we are no longer a slave, we are a child of God. “Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts” (Galatians 4:7).
Galatians 4 speaks to belonging. We are not outsiders, servants trying to earn favor, or captives to fear. We are children fully loved, fully accepted, and fully known.
This shift from slavery to sonship (or daughterhood) changes everything. It replaces fear with intimacy and obligation with relationship. We live from love, not for it.
Chapter 5 teaches us to be led by the Spirit, not just our emotions. “Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25).
Feelings are real and important—but they are not meant to be our guide. Galatians 5 encourages us to walk in step with the Spirit, allowing God’s wisdom to shape our responses, decisions, and attitudes.
When we are led by the Spirit, we grow in patience, kindness, self-control, and love. This kind of leadership brings peace, even when emotions feel overwhelming or circumstances feel uncertain.
Chapter 6 reminds us to not grow weary while we are doing good. “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up” (Galatians 6:9).
Galatians closes with encouragement for the long road. Doing good can be exhausting, especially when results are slow or unseen. But this final reminder assures us that faithfulness matters, even when it feels unnoticed.
Every act of love, obedience, and perseverance is a seed. In time, those seeds will bear fruit. Keep going. What you are sowing today matters more than you realize.
Galatians is a message of freedom, identity, and hope. It calls us back to the heart of faith—not rules, pressure, or performance — but grace, relationship, and transformation.
These six reminders invite us to live boldly, love deeply, and rest securely in who we are in Christ. When we return to these truths again and again, we find the strength to live with purpose, peace, and unwavering hope.
This week’s recipe is a protein packed salad that will last all week in the fridge and is perfect to pair with chicken or fish for a complete meal. I love this salad all year long, and I hope your family will as well. As always, feel free to make the recipe your own by adding different beans or spices.
“I’ve been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20).
