Identity in Christ

(From freedom in Christ)

I am significant

I am a branch of Jesus, the true vine, and a channel of His life. 
(John 15:1,5)

I have been chosen and appointed by God to bear fruit. 
(John 15:16)

I am a temple of God. 
(1 Corinthians 3:16)

I am a minister of reconciliation for God. 
(2 Corinthians 5:17-21)

I am God's fellow worker. 
( 2 Corinthians 6:1)

I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. 
(Ephesians 2:6)

I am God's workmanship, created for good works. 
(Ephesians 2:10)

I may approach God with freedom and confidence. 
(Ephesians 3:12)

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. 
(Philippians 4:13)

I am secure

I am free forever from condemnation. 
(Romans 8:1,2)

I am assured that all things work together for good. 
(Romans 8:28)

I am free from any condemning charges against me. 
(Romans 8:31-34)

I cannot be separated from the love of God. 
(Romans 8:35-39)
I have been established, anointed and sealed by God. 
(2 Corinthians 1:21,22)

I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me. 
(Philippians 1:6)

I am a citizen of heaven. 
(Philippians 3:20)

I am hidden with Christ in God. 
(Colossians 3:3)

I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. 
(2 Timothy 1:7)

I can find grace and mercy to help in time of need. 
(Hebrews 4:16)

I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. 
(1 John 5:18)

I am accepted

I am God's child. 
(John 1:12)

I am Christ's friend. (John 15:15)I have been justified. 
(Romans 5:1)

I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. 
(1 Corinthians 6:17)

I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. 
(1 Corinthians 6:19,20)
I am a member of Christ's body. 
(1 Corinthians 12:27)

I have been adopted as God's child. 
(Ephesians 1:5)

I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit. 
(Ephesians 2:18)

I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. 
(Colossians 1:14)

I am complete in Christ. 
(Colossians 2:10)

God's promises

God doesn't break his promises. (read in context).

1. Jer 29:11: For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
2. Rom 8:28: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
3. Phil 4:13: I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
4. Prov 3:5-6: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
5. Rom 12:2: Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
6. Phil 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
7. Gal 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control
8. John 10:10: The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
9. Acts 18:10: For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.”
10. Josh 1:9: Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.”
11. Isa 40:31: but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
12. Matt 6:33: But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
13. Eph 2:10: For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.
14. 1 Cor 10:13: No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.
15. Matt 11:28: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
16. 2 Cor 5:17: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
17. 2 Cor 12:9: But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.
18. Isa 41:10: So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
19. 2 Tim 1:7: For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline.
20. Eph 3:20: Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us,
21. Phil 4:19: And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
22. John 14:27: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
23. Jas 1:12: Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
24. Rom 8:38-39: For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
25. Phil 1:6: being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
26. Heb 4:16: Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
27. Ps 37:4: Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.
28. Isa 26:3: You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

Inspiring Christian quotes

“We can't, and we should not, compare sufferings. We come together as a family of God, hand in hand. And then together coming and standing upon the promises of God, knowing that no matter who you are, no matter what you're going through, that God knows it, He is with you, He is going to pull you through.” 
- Nick Vuyicic

“In life you have a choice: Bitter or Better? Choose better, forget bitter.” 
- Nick Vuyicic

“Courage is fear that has said its prayers and decided to go forward anyway.” 
- Joyce Meyer

“It is not as important how we start (our past), but how we finish.” 
- Joyce Meyer

“You have to realize that you don't have someone else's life and you're never going to. You better start loving the one you've got. Embrace the life you have and stop wishing that you could be someone else. Just stop all that and start saying "God here I am. Do what you want to do with me".”
- Joyce Meyer
 

God affirmation

My Myers Brigg personality type photos

Love yourself

You are what you think, think good thoughts about yourself

I like how she is her true self. She doesn't need too much material beauty stuff because she's beautiful the way she is. I like her plain white dress, it's effortlessly pretty. She is 'living to love and loving to be absolutely free'. Stacie Orrico is a mainstream artist but she is a christian so most of her songs reflect her faith and go against the norm.

Short film 'the butterfly circus' upholds human dignity

A circus troupe visits a local carnival and freak show where they see 'the limbless man'. He escapes and gets onto the back of a truck which takes him to the circus with the troupe. He wants to stay with them and continue as a part of a freak show. But he is made to see that the others were all misfits before they became part of the group. He too found his own worth in doing his own special act which inspired people with similar difficulties.

Inspiring music videos

'Cause baby you're a firework
Come on let your colours burst
Make them go whoa whoa whoa
You're gonna leave them all in awe awe awe.

Who says, who says you're not perfect, who says you're not worth it...
You've got every right to a beautiful life.

It's okay not to be okay.

Sometimes it's hard to follow your heart.

Tears don't mean you're losing, everybody's bruising,

Just be true to who you are!

Brushing my hair, do I look perfect?

I forgot what to do to fit the mold, yeah!

The more I try the less it's working, yeah

'Cause everything inside me screams

No, no, no, no, no...

There's nothing wrong with who you are!

I'm bulletproof, nothing to lose

fire away, fire away

ricochet, you take your aim
fire away, fire away

You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium
You shoot me down, but I won't fall
I am titanium

You can take everything I have
You can break everything I am 
Like I'm made of glass
Like I'm made of paper

Go and try to tear me down
I will be rising from the ground
Like a skyscraper, like a skyscraper

As the smoke clears
I awaken and untangle you from me
Would it make you feel better to watch me while I bleed
All my windows, still are broken, but I'm standing on my feet

Things that make me happy :)

Exercising with a friend

my bedroom when it's clean

dancing with friends

sleepovers

getting a smile from a stranger

snuggling up on cold nights

kicking a pile of autumn leaves

the smell of freshly mowed grass

inspiring quotes 

hugs

bonfires

ladybirds

watching the ocean

making compilation CDs for my friends

photo booth pictures

going to church

new episodes of my fave TV shows

sunsets

hearing real-life inspirational stories

getting a haircut

puzzles

dressing up

watching cartoons and movies from my childhood

the feeling after exercising

reading a really good book

board-game night with friends

taking photos 

walking on the beach and collecting seashells

good/weird dreams

bunny rabbits

laughing babies

eating fresh strawberries

swimming in the ocean

watching babies figure out the world

road trips with friends

reading in a cafe

red lipstick

summer holidays

discovering new music

hearing a song on the radio I haven't heard in a long time

favourite clothes

drinking a cold glass of milk before going to bed

picnics

friends who will tell you if you have stuff in your teeth

trivia

being silly

friends whose shoulders you can cry on

singing

sewing 

making crafty cool stuff

eating hula hoops off your fingers

gerbils

horses

swimming and biscuiting in Rotorua lakes

mountain biking

playing cool, easy songs on piano or guitar

fresh sheets

Granddad's garden

camping

surf kayaking 

going for bush walks with friends

getting gelato with friends

laughing so hard that you cry, (snorting is always hilarious)
getting on a high

xoxo

My sewing creations

Cuddly quilt 

Polka dot stretchy skirt

Applique asian floral shapes wall tidy

Gamba's African baby quilt