Why has God made me?
So much of our identity is wrapped up in our purpose. What is my purpose for life? Why am I here?
Distortion in our Mind
Jesus called for Lazarus to come up and live anew and out he came! But the remarkable thing is that he came out in his grave wrappings.
Identity: Jonah
Jonah highlights that we have a role in the direction we go and the attitude we take.
Distorted Views
Reclaim the identity God has for you; leave behind the trap of defining self by what others say or think.
From Perfect to Blessing
We want to be liked and held in high regard, but all this focuses on us. What God likely wants is for us to focus on others.
Identity: Gideon, Judges 6-7
Gideon seems to be fearful, think little of himself, and not carry out the moniker ‘mighty man of valor’. Yet, that is what he is called.
God Restores My Identity
Several years ago, I sang in a gospel choir. We were given a new song to learn called ‘Identity’ and it was in learning this song and singing the lyrics that I began to dive into what identity in God really means.
God's Gift: You
The creator of the universe has found me, has found you, worthy of revealing himself to us and being our father, our friend and brother, our comforter.
Identity: Moses, Exodus 3-4
It isn’t necessary to wait until the New Testament to verify the verse ‘I can do all things through him who strengthens me,’ (Philippians 4:13).
Simply Integrity
We have to choose to be the influencers ourselves. We have to choose integrity of God’s mission in us and carry it out.
Work with Joy
Whatever it is we do, starting with our thoughts and going through our decisions, actions and words, must be done for Him
Love One Another, John 15:12-13
I guess we are all well aware of how difficult it is to love one another. At least how difficult it is to love every one another.
Simply Extravagant Generosity
We are not to stop at our own limits, but at his: to pursue doing good, helping others and being extravagantly generous.
Run our own Race
We must recognize our own race, our own God-given priorities and then choose them above all else, in order to then place the priorities of others in their proper place.