Your Identity in Christ

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

The moment we accept Jesus as our Savior, our spirit is renewed. 2 Cor 5:17. Our soul (thought, emotions and will) and body, are still exactly the same, there is no change. Often our mind and emotions (soul) struggle to understand why our spirit is now different than before. We must now adjust our thinking to align with what has happened in our spirit. Rom12:2.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa139:16 ‘Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in Your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them.’ (ESV)

God planned me, even before anything, on earth was created.
I’m in God’s mind and He has a special plan just for me.

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

• I was created in God’s image, I am first, spirit, then soul and I have a body. – Gen1: 27
• You know me, You lay Your hands on me – it’s too wonderful to comprehend (understand)! – Ps139:5,6
• I was wonderfully created, planned down to the finest detail. I am Your workmanship! – Ps139:13-16
• I have everything I needed through what Jesus did on the cross. – Ps23:1
• I belong to God! He is my Shepherd and cares for me very well. – Ps100:3
• You never leave me, You guide me – Your Spirit is in me! – Deut31: 8
• God is with me, He protects me! – Josh 1:5
• God, is my God! He will never leave me! – 1 Chronicles 28:20
• I’m not alone and I’m not struggling – God is with me! – Heb13:5

(Declarations from the last few weeks)

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Heb 13:5 ‘Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU.”‘(NKJV)

God said He would be with us. There is no reason to struggle (financially) or to feel alone. God said He would not leave us. Thank You, Father, that You are always with me and taking care of me!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

1Ch 28:20 ‘And David said to his son Solomon, “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the LORD God—my God—will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, ….’ (NKJV)

When you make God, your own God, He will not leave you or forsake you. Thank You, Father, that You are my God – and will always be with me!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Jos 1:5 ‘No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.’ (NKJV)

The same promise of last week is repeated here to Joshua. God will be with him. Likewise, God is still with His children today. Thank You, Father, for being with me, for living in me and protecting me!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Deu 31:8 ‘And the LORD, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.” ‘ (NKJV)

Thank you, Father, You care! You will never leave me, You go before me, You lead me! I have Your Spirit (Holy Spirit) in me.

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa 100:3 Acknowledge that the LORD is God. He made us, and we belong to him; we are his people, we are his flock. (GNB)

I belong to God! He created me wonderfully, I am part of His flock. Thank You, Father, for being my Shepherd, for taking good care of me.

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa23:1 ‘The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need.’ (NLT)

Because of what Jesus did for me, I declare; the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need. The Lord is my caretaker, He provides everything, I am part of His flock and am well cared for!

Our identity is often shaped by what happens to us and around us, but that is the opinion of the world, not God’s opinion.

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa139:15,16 ‘ You watched me as I was being formed in utter seclusion, as I was woven together in the dark of the womb. You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in Your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed.'(NLT)

When I was formed, Father, I was already planned, already, part of Your plan! My days were written down, even before the world was made. (Eph 1: 4) Thank You, Father, that I was created so wonderful and unique, that You have a plan for me!

PS: God planned everything well. He gave man the power on earth, which means we can make choices and decisions. I have a choice whether I want to follow God’s plan for me. Our lives are affected by the fallen world in which we live because man has given power over to the devil. However, Jesus came to pay the ransom on our behalf and to take back the power (dominion, authority).

Let us declare and establish our Identity in Christ according to:

Psa 139:13-14 ‘For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well.’ (NKJV)

Father, Your works are truly wonderful and I am the most wonderful of Your creation! Thank You for making me so special and wonderful in love.