In the last two weeks, a truth has been growing deeper in me. The truth is that my identity is secure in Christ. I recently drew a picture on a note card and will keep it on my desk for a while. On one side, I drew a circle and wrote “Identity” in it. I wrote a few things that are true of me in Christ underneath. I am a new creation and part of a chosen people. Then in the middle of the card, I drew a brick wall. Then on the write side of the wall, I drew several circles and placed in them the following words: vision, performance, opinions, achievements, and approval.
A constant battle rages inside me. I tie my identity to how people accept or buy into my vision. I tie my identity with how well I perform and achieve. I tie my identity with so many other things and this only brings depression, insecurity, and disillusionment or self-righteousness and pride.
All of this is a big trap, because the truest thing about me is who I am in Christ. I am not rejected, worthless or a loser. I am not self-sufficient or strong. But the things that I am are locked away and can never be touched.
I am a…
Child of God→ 1 John 3:1-3, John 1:12-13, 1 John 4:10-12
Adopted→ Eph 1:4-10
Chosen→ Psalm 139, 1 Thess 1:4-5, Col 3:12-13
Totally Accepted and a Righteous Saint→ 2 Cor 5:17-6:1, Eph 1:1, 2 Cor 13:12-13, Rom 8:27, Rom 1:7
Meditate on some of these verses and be reminded of who you are and remember that this is the motivation for loving God and others. We have been captured by God’s amazing grace and He calls us to share this message and love with a world that is broken. So start by loving the person on your right or left today and remember who you are.
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