Paeter wrote:
YES! That is EXACTLY one type of text I'm looking for! Although what's been shared so far has been wonderful and useful to me. Thanks for bringing focus.
Cool.
Much of this comes from Neil T. Anderson's books (i.e.victory of the Darkness). He devotes a full chapter on our present identity in Christ.
He has a psuedo-devotional called "Who I Am In Christ" that has some wonderful insights.
Recently in church we actually corporately read a version of this list together. It was powerful.
I am Accepted ...John 1:12 I am God’s Child.
John 15:15 I am Christ’s Friend.
Romans 5:1 I have been justifi ed.
1 Corinthians 6:17 I am united with the Lord (one spirit).
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 I am bought with a price; I belong to God.
1 Corinthians 12:27 I am a member of Christ’s Body.
Ephesians 1:1 I am a saint.
Ephesians 1:5 I have been adopted as God’s child.
Ephesians 2:18 I have access to God through the Holy Spirit.
Colossians 1:14 I have been redeemed and forgiven.
Colossians 2:10 I am complete in Christ.
I am Secure ...Romans 8:1-2 I am free forever from condemnation.
Romans 8:28 I am assured all works together for good.
Romans 8:31-34 I am free from any charge against me.
Romans 8:35-39 I cannot be separated from the love of God.
2 Corinthians 1:21-22 I am established, anointed, sealed by God.
Colossians 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.
Philippians 1:6 I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected.
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.
Hebrews 4:16 I can find grace and mercy in time of need.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God; the evil one cannot touch me.
I am Significant ...Matthew 5:13-14 I am the salt and light of the earth.
John 15:1,5 I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life.
John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit.
Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ’s.
1 Corinthians 3:16 I am God’s temple.
2 Corinthians 5:17-21 I am a minister of reconciliation for God.
2 Corinthians 6:1 I am God’s co-worker (1 Corinthians 3:9).
Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with 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