Episode 3
Changing Your Life One Letter at a Time:
What begins with I – Identity
Changing your life one letter at a time: What begins with I – Identity. The third letter in brightly is I, therefore this is the third in the Changing Your Life One Letter at a Time series of podcasts based on the letters in the word brightly. The series establishes the structure for letting your light shine. Living Brightly requires us to know who we are beyond what we do or the titles we hold. What does that mean? Elayne investigates discovering who you are and what Identity looks like while living brightly.
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Changing your life one letter at a time: What begins with I – Identity. The third letter in brightly is I, therefore this is the third in the Changing Your Life One Letter at a Time series of podcasts based on the letters in the word brightly. The series establishes the structure for letting your light shine. Living Brightly requires us to know who we are beyond what we do or the titles we hold. What does that mean? Elayne investigates discovering who you are and what Identity looks like while living brightly.
Identity Show Notes
In essence, you are uniquely you, I am uniquely me, and we are beautiful. How do I know? Because God doesn’t make any junk, only what is lovely and good. Life is messy; doubt and fear tarnish and distort what God made as good.
Uniquely You – Uniquely Me
You are unique, you are you, and I am me – Uniquely me!
Identity is a condition of being you, not me, or any other person. God made you for right here, right now.
Notice: God does NOT call you ANYTHING negative!
Remember this list: copy it, use it, add to it, make one for yourself!
Be mindful to:
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- Stop calling yourself what God does not call you.
- Don’t remind yourself and think about the sin God has forgotten.
- Stop allowing your past sins to stand in your way, repent, and move on.
- Do not allow past sins to prevent you from doing something now.
- Stop saying negative things about yourself.
- Break the habit of saying negative things about your family and those you love.
- Stop comparing people.
Replace them with:
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- Describe yourself with life affirming terms from God (see scripture below).
- Offer thanksgiving for God’s provision and strength.
- Share how God has blessed you with others, for you to hear your voice and encourage others.
- Speak positive things about yourself.
- Encourage your family and those you love by speaking positive things about them.
- Forgive and pray blessing for those who hurt you (this relinquishes them to God).
- Celebrate being uniquely you, and the uniqueness of others.
- Negative words can kill. They kill things like courage, confidence, and self-worth. They can kill trust and connection in relationships. Evil are the lies and judgements said to and about people. Say things to and about those I love to encourage and inspire, not fester doubt or reinforce lies.
Speak to and about yourself with life affirming, encouraging, and positive words
Proverbs 18:20-21
With the fruit of a man’s mouth his stomach will be satisfied; He will be satisfied with the product of his lips. Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. (NASB)
Ezekiel 37
Read about a valley of dry bones that came alive when Ezekiel spoke life
Proverbs 15:4
A soothing tongue is a tree of life, But perversion in it crushes the spirit. (NASB)
Listen to what God is telling you – Unique You
God can use other people; Christian believers or not to speak to you. God can use music and times of Worship to stir something within you. God can place events, circumstances, and signs that seem to catch your attention. When God is speaking, it is always associated with a sense of peace, calm, and the ability to complete it. A feeling of dread, gloom, or overwhelming burdens are not from God. If you are not sure, ask God. I think He was the first one to say there are no stupid questions, don’t be afraid to ask. Fear is from satan, God says to come BOLDLY to the throne, you can’t be bold and afraid at the same time.
Pray with me
Dear Lord,
I forget how much You love me. Help me to remember. Open my eyes to see what gifts and talents You have given me. I have a story that is uniquely mine full of wonderful opportunities from a loving God who desires to call me friend. Thank You for drawing me to You. Thank You Lord for putting me here at this time; Show me how You see me. Teach me about the person You made me to be.
In Jesus name, Amen.
©2015, 2021 Elayne Cross
Identity Scriptures
God uses Scripture to speak directly to you and into your life!
He calls you . . .
Beloved – Colossians 3:12
Child – John 1:12; Ephesians 2:19; Ephesians 1:5
Friend – John 15:15
His Workmanship – Ephesians 2:10; Ephesians 3:19; Philippians 1:6
Chosen – Colossians 3:12; Ephesians 1:4 and 11
Heir – Colossians 1:12; Titus 3:4-7
Anointed – 2 Corinthians 1:21-22; 1 John 2:20
Blameless – 1 Corinthians 1:8; Romans 1:12; Ephesians 1:4 and 8; Colossians 1:14
the Righteousness of God – 2 Corinthians 5:21
Citizen of Heaven – Philippians 3:20
Member of the Body of Christ – 1 Corinthians 12:27
the Temple of God – Ephesians 2:21; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Ephesians 2:22
His Instrument – Colossians 1:12; Ephesians 6:4; Ephesians 5:21
Light To the World – Matthew 5:14; Ephesians 5:8-9; Act 1:8
Protected – John 10:28; Philippians 4:7; 1 John 5:18
Victorious – 1 Corinthians 15:57; 1 John 5:4; Romans 8:37
Set Apart – Ephesians 1:13
Blessed – Ephesians 1:3
A New Creation – 2 Corinthians 5:17
And much more . . . Note: He never calls you something negative!!
Copyright © 2021 Elayne Cross
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