April 2 – Rooted, Not Needy

What happens when we look to other people to tell us who we are? We twist ourselves into shapes that don't fit, chasing approval and dreading disapproval — and the exhausting part is, it never fills the gap. Today's ripple cuts to the root: when our identity is anchored in something steadier than other people's opinions, we stop performing and start living. Faithfulness, not popularity. Integrity, even when it costs applause. Read today's full Daily Ripple at www.dailyripples.com — and we'd love to hear from you. Reach out any time at [email protected]. Daily Ripples is a daily devotional reflection connecting recovery principles with the life of faith. New episodes every day at dailyripples.com.