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WHO AM I?

Too often, we go looking for ourselves in a store, in a mirror, in a self-help book, in a like-minded group, or the affirmation of someone else. Over the last five days, you have been looking for yourself in God’s Word. And I hope you found some good stuff! But most importantly, I hope that you saw Jesus Christ. The source and center of your identity and calling has always been and will always be rooted in Him. The more you look for Him, the more you discover yourself as He made you.

From Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry:

“It is the identity that we ascribe to God out of doubt or faith in his Scriptures that will determine the identity we will give ourselves and ultimately the life we inevitably live. If he is the Creator, then we are created. If he is Master, then we are servants. If he is love, then we are loved. If he is omnipotent, then we are not as powerful as we think. If he is omniscient, then there is nowhere to hide. If he cannot lie, then his promises are all true. It is faith in the truths of God’s character that has the power to completely revolutionize how our lives are lived out.” (p.160)

Ask Yourself: Return to your journal again and start a new entry.

-WHO IS JESUS?

-WHAT HAS JESUS DONE FOR ME?

-What have I learned about who I am created to be (vertical self)?

Pause to Pray: I adore you, Jesus! You are… Thank you, Jesus! You have done so much for me… Lead me… Give me understanding… Open my eyes to see clearly… Strengthen and embolden me to live for you… Amen.

Take a Next Step: How does this picture of Jesus compel you to live differently today?