My Identity in Christ

I’ve had Lysa Terkeurst book Made to Crave sitting around for a while now.  I’ve been meaning to read it. But when Proverbs 31 announced they were doing a Made to Crave online bible study, I knew it was God working through these women to give me the push I had been needing.

We are nearing the end of week 2 and working through Chapter 5, where the book is, yet again, challenging me to look at the false statements I use to identify myself.

Catherine, the girl who never made the choices that would make her parents proud.

Catherine, the girl who wasn’t good in school like her sister.

Catherine, the girl who always seemed to get in trouble.

Catherine, the girl who was young and married the bad boy.

Catherine, the girl who had babies young and thought that would help the bad boy grow up with her.

Catherine, the girl who was foolish enough to think the bad boy would take care of her and never leave her.

Catherine, the girl who never planned or prepared for her future and had no way to support her kids.

Catherine, the girl who lost all the weight and gained it back.

Catherine, the girl who is foolish enough to get married again and think it will be easier this time.

Catherine, the girl who has too many kids and will never be a good enough mom.

Some of these I have kept buried deep and it’s like undergoing surgery to expose them and remove these cancers that have taken up residence in me and grown too big. So big they have crowded out what God says about me.  It’s time to remove these false statements from my soul and replace them with Truth. God’s truth! 

I am the forgiven child of God (Romans 3:24). God knows every sin I have ever committed and yet he has forgiven them all. 

I am the accepted child of God (1 Corinthians 1:2). He knows all my mess ups and knows all the mess ups yet to come but He still accepts me as His child.

I am the loved child of God (Ephesians 1:4). God gives me unconditional love that does not change based on how badly I react to my circumstances and He gives me that love knowing that I will never be able to return that same love.

I am the close child of God (Ephesians 2:13). God is always pursuing me. Drawing me closer!  He is never far away and ever by my side. 

I am the victorious child of God (Romans 8:37). With Christ I can face any trial or struggle.  And no trial or struggle will ever separate me from the love of God.

When I remove these false identity statements and replace them with God’s amazing truth I know I have what I need to overcome my circumstances. And with God’s grace and guidance I will. 

I am more than my current situation. I am a child of God and he has a purpose for my life. I can’t allow my current struggle to keep me away from that purpose. I am Made for More.