Your Soul is not a Machine
Preacher: The Rev. Andrew Van Kirk
Scripture: Genesis 2:5-9, 19-23a
It’s tempting to think we need to keep up with everything—every advance, every trend, every expectation—just to stay valuable. But the gospel reminds us that our worth doesn’t come from what we can produce or how quickly we adapt. We are not machines. We are people formed in the image of God, made to love, to worship, and to be in relationship with our Creator. In Christ, we’re not optimized—we’re redeemed. And we’re invited to live not as upgrades of ourselves, but as beloved children of God, growing into the fullness of who we were always meant to be.
Reflection Questions
Where in your life do you feel pressure to keep up or compete in order to be valuable?
What helps you remember that your identity is rooted in being God’s beloved, not in your performance?
How do you tend your soul in a world that often treats people like machines?
What are small ways you can reclaim your humanity this week—through rest, prayer, relationship, or joy?
Where is God inviting you to live more fully into your identity as a person created and loved by him?
