Have You Lost Sight of Who You Are
Have You Lost Sight of Who You Are?
It is easy to do. We fall prey to this world we live in and we easily lose sight of our true identity. Why is that? Well, because we are looking for it in all the wrong places.
We are surrounded by images of models and airbrushed celebrities and believe our identity is defined by our appearance - so we seek to look better, be more fit, and appear younger. We believe our identity is found in our outward beauty, but it is not. We get up every day and go to work. Others are more successful, have high-level positions, and make more money. We believe our identity is found in our career or lack thereof, but it’s not. We hop on social media and we see seemingly perfect families made up of perfect marriages with perfect children all harmoniously living perfect lives. We feel our life pales in comparison. We believe our identity is gauged by our ability to create the perfect life, but it is not. And then there are the opinions of others. We live in a false sense of reality where people act as if they have a right to spew criticism and even think their opinion of us is what matters. We believe our identity is found in the approval of others, but it is not.
We believe the labels that have been used to falsely identify us through our lives. We wear them as if they define us. Maybe we were called names as a child – bad, out of control, difficult, mistake, ugly duckling, fat, or others. We go through life and bad things happen to us, layering on the unwanted labels of abused, unwanted, divorced, rejected, bitter, angry, desperate, lonely, damaged, guilty, ashamed and others far worse. Then we compare ourselves with others and create our own labels, such as failure, not good enough, stupid, unworthy, unlovable and so many more. But these harsh words are not who we are; they are lies. Rip these labels off of you and discard them in the trash for they are rubbish.
The world, the people or circumstances in our life, nor our negative self-talk is what defines us. Our identity is found in our Creator. Shouldn’t we go to Him and His word if we are to truly understand who it is that we are?
Getting into God’s word is more important than your diet plan and workout routine. Spending time with Him is more valuable than that big meeting or presentation you have at work. His Word is truth and should be held in higher regard than the lies of this fallen world. The only place to find your true identity is in the pages of God’s word and it isn’t based on who you are and what you have done. Nope! Your identity is found in who Jesus is and what He has done.
Here is some truth. Ready? Here is who God says that YOU are!
o You have Worth and Value! It was instilled in you by your Creator and nothing you have said, nothing you have done, nothing that has been done to you has diminished your value – not one little bit. God sent His only Son for YOU! There’s your proof that He values you.
o You are a Child of God – The Bible says that “as many as received Him to them He gave the right to become children of God to those who believe in His name. (John 1:12) If you have prayed to accept Jesus as your Savior, made a decision to live for Him – you are a Daughter or Son of the King.
o Because of what Jesus has done for us, we are Redeemed and Forgiven. Wear those labels today!! Redeemed means we have been bought back, a ransom has been paid for us confirming God finds value in us. Because Jesus paid the price for our sins, we are forgiven, no longer guilty. We are forgiven, therefore Blameless – no need for shame.
o We have been Chosen, therefore we can know we are Wanted. The Creator of the Universe has chosen us and wants us. He sent Jesus so we could have a relationship with Him. And He wants that relationship to go deeper and deeper still.
o We are Complete in Him and no longer need to look for someone to complete us. God gave us a soulmate when He sent Jesus to die for our sins. He is all we need and the only One who will satisfy us.
o We are more than Conquerors. (Romans 8:37-39) Regardless of what we face we can trust God and depend on Him. He will never leave us and will use our trials for good in our life.
o God calls us His Masterpiece, His Creation. You aren’t worthless, you are Precious!
o You are Loved. He has lavished His love on you and it is unconditional and everlasting.
o You are His and He is yours. You are His Heir (Romans 8:17) and will inherit His kingdom. Therefore, you are Secure (John 10:28).
Wow! Look what God says about YOU. Do you believe it? Do you accept it? If not, then you are listening to Satan’s lies and allowing the evil one to steal your true identity.
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10)
So what are you going to choose? Identity theft or abundant life? Satan’s lies or God’s truth? What if we saturate our mind with God’s word, talk to ourselves about who He says we are and what if we believe it?
Have you lost sight of who you are? No worries, that can end today. Grab your Bible and rediscover yourself – know who you are and whose you are! Nothing matters more.
A word from Pam….
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