Daryl Strawberry was one of baseball’s brightest stars. Rookie of the Year in 1983, an eight-time All-Star, and four-time World Series champion, he seemed to have it all. But behind the fame, Daryl battled addictions, broken relationships, and time in prison. At one point, it looked like his life was beyond repair, but God stepped in. 

Through surrendering to Christ, Daryl found true freedom and healing. Today, instead of being remembered only for his baseball career, he boldly proclaims Jesus as the reason he’s alive. He often says, “I was searching for something in drugs, women, and fame, but the only thing that filled me was Jesus. God restored my life and gave me a purpose.”

His story reminds us: no life is too far gone, and no past is too broken for God’s redeeming power. Like Daryl, many of us carry wounds, failures, or regrets. The enemy whispers that our past defines us, but God declares that in Christ we are made new. Fasting helps us quiet the voices of shame, pride, and distraction so we can clearly hear God’s truth: you are not defined by what you’ve done, you are defined by who you are in Christ.

The same Spirit that redeemed Daryl’s life is at work, or available to work in yours. Whether you feel weak, unworthy, or even too far gone, remember that God’s specialty is taking broken vessels and filling them with His glory.

Today, write down one area of your life where you have seen God’s redeeming power. Share that testimony with someone this week, it might be the encouragement they need to know God can redeem them too.

If God can transform a man who nearly lost everything like Daryl Strawberry, He can do the same for you. Your failures do not disqualify you. Through Christ, they can become the very stage on which His grace shines the brightest. Walk today as a new creation, confident that His power is made perfect in you.