Identity

Who am I?

Have you ever wondered who you are? What you're doing? Why you're here? Where you're going? When you're going to get it all together? Or am I the only one that struggles with all that? Who am I?
I am a daughter to Grant & Sharon, a sister to Barry & Becky, a niece to many aunts & uncles, a cousin to countless cousins, a wife to Wayne, a mother to Krystle, Kyle & Darcy, an aunt to several nieces & nephews, a friend to a select few, a co-worker to others and co-owner of our dog Sasha.

But does that tell you who I am? Do you feel that you know me after reading that? Not really, huh? It just tells you of my placement in the lives of others.

There is a part of me that is concerned, with what others might think of me. Or maybe a better way to explain that, is that I am concerned of what I think others might think of me. Get that word: might. In reality though, I have no idea what people think about me. Sometimes I hear myself saying, "I can't do that, they'll judge me" OR "everyone thinks I'm blah, blah, blah" time and time again. Am I too sensitive?

My fear of what others might say or do can be debilitating, and I get unnecessarily stressed out trying to live up to their expectations - at least, the expectations I think exist (which they most likely don't). Because really, we don't know what others are thinking so there's no use speculating. That tension is just too hard to live with.

So, I like to remind myself of this:

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.

Blessings