Who I Am in Christ

All right, so I stole this from the Freedom in Christ website! I found it lurking in my documents the other day and since I've been writing about what a child of God looks like, I'd add these to the list. I might even have written something similar earlier this year. But this is a great reminder, so bear with me.

Who I am in Christ! There was a time when I could have cared less about this. I thought because I had been raised in a Lutheran home, attended church and was not Jewish I was Christian. I believed that God was good and would never turn anyone away from heaven. I didn't even believe there was a hell. I believed that I was a child of God because I got sprinkled with water as a baby. Coming to Christ is easy but there's a depth to it just the same. There are things you just gotta know.

I've mentioned before when you truly allow Christ into your life you change. You don't see Him through the same eyes. It's like you awaken to a whole new world. It's exciting, challenging and the best part is it never ends. Just when He's taught you something new and you bask in this knowledge, He teaches you something else. The excitement in discovery is never ending. God has so much knowledge to impart to those who want to learn. It's nothing like you see on the History, National Geographic or Discovery channels. Those stations are interesting and you might learn something but they sometimes lean a little to the left on some topics. You can't believe everything you hear...or watch. But you can believe everything God tells you.

You are special in His eyes and in His heart. You were specially created and gifted by Him. How you treat those gifts is your choice. If you use them wisely, He's pleased. If not, He grieves. 

Whether you are content with who you are or not, if you choose to accept Christ, you can add to who you are and certainly believe these:

I am accepted...
John 1:12 I am God's child.
John 15:15 As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ.
Romans 5:1 I have been justified.
1 Corinthians 6:17 I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 I have been bought with a price and I belong to God.
1 Corinthians 12:27 I am a member of Christ's body.
Ephesians 1:3-8 I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child.
Colossians 1:13-14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins.
Colossians 2:9-10 I am complete in Christ.
Hebrews 4:14-16 I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ.

I am secure...
Romans 8:1-2 I am free from condemnation.
Romans 8:28 I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances.
Romans 8:31-39 I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 I have been established, anointed and sealed by God.
Colossians 3:1-4 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Philippians 1:6 I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me.
Philippians 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven.
2 Timothy 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant...
John 15:5 I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life.
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
1 Corinthians 3:16 I am God's temple.
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm.
Ephesians 2:10 I am God's workmanship.
Ephesians 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

I'm thankful for Philippians 1:6, that although I'm not perfect, He's working in me and He will finish that work! He will do this for all of us if we give Him a chance.