Posts with the tag “identity”

"But now, O Lord, You are our Father; we are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand." - Isaiah 64:8   It can be so easy sometimes to let others define who we are. We can find ourselves wearing labels that don’t fit, simply because of something we’ve done or because of how others perceive us. But it’s crucial to remember that these labels don’t define our true identity. ...  Read More

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." - 2 Corinthians 12:9   Life occasionally presents us with situations we can't easily escape. It may be a challenging job, a difficult relationship, or a demanding circumstance. In moments of frustrat...  Read More

“I am writing to you who are God’s children because your sins have been forgiven through Jesus.” - 1 John 2:12If someone asked you, “Who are you?” what would you say? You might tell them your name, people you are related to, people who are in your friend group, what your job is, or where you live. While these things are “about” you, they really don’t answer the question.“Who are you?” This is a qu...  Read More

“We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God: those who are called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28).   What is resilience? The dictionary definition of the root word, resilient, is this: “springing back; rebounding; returning to the original form or position after being bent, compressed, or stretched.”  We go through seasons where we feel stretched. We feel near...  Read More