Loving Ourselves Correctly

Not only do we need to Love God Completely, but we must Love Ourselves Correctly.  This relates to…
·        The Issue of Identity
·        Who/What Defines You
·        Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us
·        Who Does God Say I Am?

The identity of the New Life in Jesus Christ is everything… not just for others but for me, for you.  So consider the following passages and meditate on what our Father has done for us in the Lord Jesus Christ.

In Jesus Christ… I Am Accepted

·        I am God’s child.  John 1:12
·        I am God’s friend. John 15:15
·        I have been justified. Romans 5:1
·        I am united with the Lord, and I am one spirit with Him. 1 Cor. 6:17
·        I have been bought with a price; I belong to God. 1 Cor. 6:19-20       
·        I am a member of Christ’s body. 1 Cor. 12:27
·        I am a saint. Eph. 1:1
·        I have been adopted as God’s child. Eph. 1:5
·        I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit. Eph. 2:18
·        I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. Col. 1:14
·        I am complete in Christ. Col. 2:10

In Jesus Christ… I Am Secure

·        I am free forever from condemnation. Rom. 8:1-2
·        I am assured that all things work together for good. Rom. 8:28
·        I am free from any condemning charges against me. Rom. 8:31-34
·        I cannot be separated from the love of God. Rom. 8:35-39
·        I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God. 2 Cor. 1:21-22
·        I am hidden with Christ in God. Col.3:3
·        I am confident that the good work God has begun in me will be perfected. Phil. 1:6
·        I am a citizen of heaven. Phil 3:20
·        I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. 2 Tim. 1:7
·        I can find grace and mercy in time of need. Heb. 4:16
·        I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. 1 John 5:18

 In Jesus Christ… I Am Significant

·        I am the salt and light of the earth. Matt. 5:13-14
·        I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life. John 15:1, 5
·        I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. John 15:16
·        I am a personal witness of Christ’s. Acts 1:8
·        I am God’s temple. 1 Cor. 3:16
·        I am a minister of reconciliation for God. 2 Cor. 5:17-21
·        I am God’s co-worker.2 Cor. 6:1
·        I have been seated with Christ in the heavenly realm. Eph. 2:6
·        I am God’s workmanship. Eph. 2:10
·        I may approach God with freedom and confidence. Eph. 3:12
·        I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Phil 4:3