It’s Saturday January 9 2010 and I’ve been in Africa for over a week, and I
feel like the world race has finally started.
That past 5 months have been nothing compared to being in Africa. We’ve been doing ministry for 4 days, today
is day 5 and I’m already exhausted.
Coming off a month where I felt completely dry and empty to a month
where I’m pouring out ALL the time has been hard. I’m feeling empty because I can’t get enough
time to fill up all that I’m pouring out.
As a team we’re not us to being busy all the time, other than Ireland our ministry has been
very little with a lot of room for personal growth and time with Jesus. I’m now regretting the fact that I didn’t
take advantage of that time!
I’m almost half-way through and to be completely
honest I have no clue Who I am anymore.
I’ve been broken and molded and I’m now trying to figuring out Who I
Am. One of my favorite songs is Who Am I
by Casting Crowns:
Who Am I
that the
Lord of all the earth
would care
to know my name
would care
to feel my hurt
Who Am I
that the
bright and morning start
would chose
to light the way
for my ever
wondering heart
Not because
of who I am
But because
of what you’ve done
Not because
of what I’ve done
But because
of who you are
I am a
flower quickly fading
here today
and gone tomorrow
a wave tossed in the ocean
a vapor in
the wind
still you
hear me when I’m calling
Lord you
catch me when I’m falling
and you’ve
told me who I am
I am yours
Who am I
that the
eyes that see my sin
would look
on me with love
and watch me
rise again
Who am I
that the
voice that calmed the sea
would call
out through the rain
and calm the
storm in me
Not because
of who I am
But because
of what you’ve done
Not because
of what I’ve done
But because
of who you are
I am a
flower quickly fading
here today
and gone tomorrow
a wave
tossed in the ocean
a vapor in
the wind
still you
hear me when I’m calling
Lord you
catch me when I’m falling
and you’ve
told me who I am
I am yours
Whom shall I
fear, Whom shall I fear
Cause I am
yours, I am yours
One thing I know is that I am the Lords, my
identity is found in Him, and my past does not define Who I Am. I was given a bookmark around the beginning
of the trip that I kind of just put in the pile of letters and things but
recently I’ve been drawing to it so that Satan does not get a hold of me. Below are all things from the bookmark that
have helped me get through this time in Africa.
My Identity
“Understanding your
identity in Christ is absolutely essential for your success at living a
victorious Christian life.” Neil T. Anderson
Satan’s Lie:
You are a sinner because
you sin.
God’s Truth:
You are a saint (one
declared righteous by God) who sins.
Satan’s Lie:
Your identity comes from
what you have done.
God’s Truth:
Your identity comes from
what God has done for you.
Satan’s Lie:
Your identity comes from
what people say about you.
God’s Truth:
Your identity comes form
what God says about you.
Satan’s Lie:
Your behavior tells you
what to believe about yourself.
God’s Truth:
Your belief about yourself
determines your behavior.
Who I Am in Christ
I am accepted…
John 1:12…I am God’s Child.
John 15:15…I am Christ’s Friend.
Rom 5:1…I have been justified.
1 Cor 6:16…I am united with the
Lord (one spirit).
1 Cor 6:19-20…I am bought with a price; I belong to God.
1 Cor 12:27…I am a member of
Christ’s Body.
Eph 1:1…I am a saint.
Eph 2:18…I have been adopted as
God’s child.
Col 1:14…I have been redeemed
and forgiven.
Col 2:10…I am complete
in Christ.
I am Secure…
Rom 8:1-2…I am free forever from condemnation.
Rom 8:28…I am assured all works
together for good.
Rom 8:31-34…I am free from any charge against me.
Rom 8:35-39…I cannot be separated
from the love of God.
2 Cor 1:21-22…I am established, anointed, sealed by God.
Col 3:3…I am hidden with Christ in God.
Phil 1:6…I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be
perfected.
Phil 3:20…I am a citizen of
heaven.
2 Tim 1:7…I have not been given
a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.
Heb 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…
Matt 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 Cor 3:16…I am God’s temple.
2 Cor 5:17-21…I am a minister of
reconciliation for God.
2 Cor 6:1…I am God’s co-worker (1 Cor 3:9)
Eph 2:6…I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.
Eph 2:10…I am God’s workmanship.
Eph 3:12…I may approach God with
freedom and confidence.
Phil 4:13…I can do
all thing through Christ who strengthens me.
