God loves me. He favors me. Where does my confidence come from? It comes from God’s Word. I know better than to boast about His favoritism towards me without proof. I can boldly say that I’m favored. It is ‘unapologetic nepotism’.

According to dictionary.com, nepotism is defined as ‘patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship…’

I can back this up with receipts:

I’m in God’s Family  

A healthy, natural family is something to be desired. Although I am blessed to have a wonderful family, I am fully aware that is not everyone’s story. However, you can still experience the love of a family that is even better – God’s Family. He chose us! What better validation than having a father who hand-picked us to take on the Family Name.  

Knowing that I’m in God’s Family gives me assurance of safety and acceptance. God wants us to walk in all of His gifts and promises. Walk proudly as God’s daughter. You are in His Family, bought with the price of His dear son, Jesus.

I’m in God’s Family - Daddy’s girl. You, too, are in God’s Family and Daddy’s girl.

John 1:12 (KJV) But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name…  

Galatians 4:7 (Read verses 4-7 KJV) Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. 

I’m God’s friend

Friendship is a great benefit to us. A good friend gives us a sense of security, support, and belonging. We can be our true and authentic selves, without feeling ashamed or condemned. This is what we have with God.  

His friendship gives me hope, knowing He takes special interest in me and my welfare. He takes special interest in you and your welfare, as well.  

John 15:13-15 (KJV) Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you. Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you. 

I’m favored by God  

These are only snippets of receipts that prove I am favored. I know I’m not the only favored one, but God makes me feel like I am. You, too, need to grab hold of God’s Word about His favor. God’s favor is a free gift and blessing that He extends to His children. With His favor, we can surpass our natural abilities and live life to the fullest, accomplishing things that are humanly impossible to do otherwise. God’s favor, bestowed upon us, puts a supernatural stamp on us and brings us to the forefront, solidifying a powerful impact that we could never have on our own.

Psalm 5:12 (KJV) For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favor wilt thou compass him as with a shield. 

Psalm 84:11 (KJV) For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace (favor) and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. 

Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) For by grace (unmerited favor) are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God… 

My Abba, Father, my Daddy, favors me. He also favors you. Embrace the nepotism and don’t apologize for it.