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Identity - Your true self image
How do you see yourself?
What do you say when you make a mistake?
What’s the image you have of yourself?
Your Identity will determine how other people view you.
It will also cause you to disqualify or endorse yourself when promotions or opportunities attempt to come your way.
A false or negative identity will snap you back to worthlessness.
You can never get away from yourself.
Self fulfilling prophecies like, “I’ll never amount to anything.” or “If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all.” “Nothing ever goes my way.” “Once a red neck always a red neck.” etc.
Identity is shaped by those in authority in our lives. The level and impact of input received is directly proportional to the amount of love and honor extended toward that person in authority.
How do you see yourself?
What do you say when you make a mistake?
What’s the image you have of yourself?
Your Identity will determine how other people view you.
It will also cause you to disqualify or endorse yourself when promotions or opportunities attempt to come your way.
A false or negative identity will snap you back to worthlessness.
You can never get away from yourself.
Self fulfilling prophecies like, “I’ll never amount to anything.” or “If it weren’t for bad luck I’d have no luck at all.” “Nothing ever goes my way.” “Once a red neck always a red neck.” etc.
Identity is shaped by those in authority in our lives. The level and impact of input received is directly proportional to the amount of love and honor extended toward that person in authority.
Exodus 20:12
"Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.
Input from people in Authority
There are two types of extreme input.
1. positive and uplifting
2. negative and degrading. Both inputs have a powerful effect.
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
The Highest Authority
Philippians 2:9
Therefore God exalted him (Jesus) to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
Revelation Knowledge
Ephesians 1:17
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
A word about rebellion. It’s a safety mechanism against degrading and destructive authority figures. Unfortunately it’s a blanket approach to a specific problem precipitated by usually only one or a few key individuals.
Culture Shock for an African man the power of words to create identity.
How Do you See Yourself?
Proverbs 18:21
The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.
The Highest Authority
Philippians 2:9
Therefore God exalted him (Jesus) to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,
Revelation Knowledge
Ephesians 1:17
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
A word about rebellion. It’s a safety mechanism against degrading and destructive authority figures. Unfortunately it’s a blanket approach to a specific problem precipitated by usually only one or a few key individuals.
Culture Shock for an African man the power of words to create identity.
How Do you See Yourself?
Humbly but with value is what I believe is the appropriate answer.
The Cross screams! You are valuable.
A story about the power of a strong identity in the specific areas of confidence. Trip to St. Marten.
A large enemy of a healthy identity: Rejection
Feelings of rejection.
Notice I said feelings of rejection not necessarily actual rejection.
To Overcome Rejection
I am accepted...
I am God's child ~ John 1:12
As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ ~ 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 Co.. 6:17
I have been bought with a price, and I belong to God ~ 1 Co.. 6:19-20
I am a member of Christ's body ~ 1 Co.. 12:27
I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child ~ Ephesians 1:3-8
I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins ~ Colossians 1:13-14
I am complete in Christ ~ Colossians 2:9-10
I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ ~ Hebrews 4:14-16
To Overcome Insecurities
I am secure...
I am free from condemnation ~ Romans 8:1-2
I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances ~ Romans 8:28
I am free from any condemnation brought against me, and I cannot be separated from the love of God ~ Romans 8:31-39
I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God ~ 2 Co.. 1:21-22
I am hidden with Christ in God ~ Colossians 3:1-4
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 have not been given the spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind ~ 2 Timothy 1:7
I am born of God, and the evil one cannot touch me ~ 1 John 5:18
To Overcome Feelings of Inferiority
I am significant...
I am the branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life ~ John 15:5
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit ~ John 15:16
I am God's temple ~ 1 Co. 3:16
I am a minister of reconciliation for God ~ 2 Corin.5:17-21
I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm ~ Ephesians 2:6
I am God's workmanship ~ 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
The more you reaffirm who you are in Christ, the more your behavior will begin to reflect your true identity! (Taken in part from Bondage Breaker by Neil T. Anderson)
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