On Sunday as we continued in our series called Baggage we answered the question, "Who am I in Christ?'
- You are forgiven in Christ
- You are complete in Christ
- You are secure in Christ
There is often a contradiction between our new identity in Christ and how we think and feel about ourselves, which affects the way we live and what we do. The truth of who we are in Christ becomes our experience as we renew our minds (
Romans 12:2) and agree with God. Check any statements below that describe how you often think or feel about yourself. Then look up the corresponding verses and write out what God says is true about you. Each time you recognize that you are thinking an old belief, reject it and agree with what God says. Ask God to show you how to act on this truth, and trust the Holy Spirit to empower you.
__ I feel weak and powerless. [Philippians 4:13; 2 Timothy 1:7]
__ I am unloved and un-loveable. [Ephesians 2:4-5; John 15:9]
__ I feel guilty. [Colossians 1:14,20; 2:13-14]
__ I am not good enough. [Hebrews 10:10, 14]
__ I feel inadequate. [2 Corinthians 3:5-6]
__ I am a fearful and anxious person. [2 Timothy 1:7]
__ I am a disappointment to God. [Zephaniah 3:17]
__ I am not very smart. [1 Corinthians 1:30; 2:16]
__ I am worthless & don’t deserve anything. [Isa 43:3-4; 1Pt 1:18-19]
__ I am not special or important. [Zephaniah 3:17; Ephesians 2:10]
__ I am a sinner. [Colossians 1:22; 2 Cor. 5:21]
__ I feel responsible for my life. [Phil. 1:6; 2:13; 2 Thess. 3:3]
__ I feel like I never measure up. [Romans 15:7]
__ I don’t have enough ______________. [Ph 4:19; Ep 1:3]
__ I am unwanted and don’t belong. [Ephesians 1:4-5; 1 John 3:1-2]
__ I feel condemned. [John 3:18; Romans 8:1]
__ I am alone with no one to care of me. [Heb13:5; 1Pt 5:7; Ps 91]
__ I have no plan or purpose for my life. [Jer29:11; Eph2:10; Ps38:23]
Remember who God says you are!
