American teenagers are facing an identity crisis of unprecedented scale. Caught between the curated perfection of social media, the relentless pressure of academic achievement, and the noise of a culture that constantly tells them who they should be, today’s middle and high school students are struggling to answer a fundamental question: Who am I? Into this moment of confusion and anxiety, FaithCardsCo is introducing GodSaysIAm, a one-year devotional designed to help students build their sense of identity on the firm foundation of Scripture rather than the shifting sands of external validation.
The devotional is the brainchild of Michael Mendelssohn, whose journey to creating GodSaysIAm began not in a publishing house or ministry headquarters, but in the trenches of real student ministry. Through mission trips that took him and groups of teenagers into challenging environments, Mendelssohn had a front-row seat to the questions and struggles shaping a generation. He listened as students voiced doubts about their worth, compared themselves endlessly to peers, and wrestled with anxiety that often felt overwhelming.
Those conversations continued in youth ministry settings and around his own dinner table as he raised children through their teenage years. No matter the context, the theme remained consistent: students were looking everywhere except to God for answers about who they were and whether they mattered. Social media likes, athletic performance, academic rankings, and peer approval had become the metrics by which teens measured their value. The result was exhausting and ultimately futile, leaving even accomplished students feeling empty and insecure.
Mendelssohn realized that what students needed was not more noise, but truth. Not louder messages, but truer ones. They needed a resource that would consistently point them back to what God says about their identity, value, and purpose. That realization became the foundation for GodSaysIAm.
The devotional spans a full year, providing students with 52 weeks of short, focused sessions that explore biblical truths about identity. The structure is intentionally designed to be calming and accessible rather than demanding or overwhelming. Each session can be completed in just a few minutes, making it realistic for students juggling school, sports, jobs, and social commitments. The tone is warm and encouraging, meeting teens where they are without judgment or unrealistic expectations.
What distinguishes GodSaysIAm from other devotional resources is its laser focus on a single, crucial theme: identity. Rather than bouncing between disconnected topics, the devotional keeps circling back to core truths about who students are in Christ. This repetition is intentional. Mendelssohn understands that lasting transformation comes not from a single moment of insight, but from the steady reinforcement of truth over time. By returning week after week to Scripture-based affirmations of their worth and purpose, students gradually internalize a healthier, more stable sense of self.
The devotional also recognizes that spiritual growth cannot be separated from emotional health. GodSaysIAm creates what Mendelssohn describes as an emotionally safe space where students can be honest about their struggles without fear of condemnation. The content acknowledges the real pressures teens face while gently redirecting their focus away from comparison and toward the unchanging truth of God’s love and delight in them.
Early adopters of GodSaysIAm are already reporting positive results. Parents note that their teenagers seem more confident and less anxious. Youth leaders appreciate having a tool that addresses identity issues head-on with biblical depth and practical accessibility. Students themselves are finding the devotional to be a welcome refuge from the constant noise and pressure of daily life.
The launch comes at a critical time. Mental health professionals continue to document alarming increases in teen depression, anxiety, and self-harm, with many pointing to social media and comparison culture as significant contributing factors. While GodSaysIAm is not a replacement for professional mental health care, it offers a complementary spiritual resource that addresses root issues of identity and worth from a biblical perspective.
FaithCardsCo is making the devotional available through its website and online shop, with the goal of reaching students, families, churches, and schools across the United States. For Mendelssohn and his team, the mission is clear: help students discover and remember who God says they are, one week at a time.
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