"Remind Me Who I Am."

We all have expectations on how we should be treated and spoken to. That’s why we need to remember who we are and how we reflect Jesus.  God allows difficult and hurtful people into our lives so we can reflect Him, and not our flesh attitudes. This is very hard to do because the natural thing to do when someone hurts you is to get even. That is not what God’s word tells us to do.

Ephesians 4:29 “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.”  At the end of the day, it’s between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.

It breaks God’s heart when even His own children can tear people apart inside, or take a step back from Him and the work He is doing in them. We need to be very careful where our flesh can take our mouths. Remember the bible says, “The tongue has the power of life and death.” And, “pierce like a sword.”  

(Prov. 18:21; 12:18)

You may have been the one hurt, or you may be the one God is using for that difficult person who, because of being so broken down by words, and how they are treated by someone in their lives, really don't know who they are. Teach them about Jesus by your actions, and speech. That their identity doesn't depend on something they've  done.  It’s who they are in Jesus Christ. The more they agree with God about their identity in Christ, the more content they will become with themselves. 

Remember, don’t let them trip over you, on their way to Jesus.  If it doesn't have to do with salvation, let it go. Things like how they dress, tattoos, piercings, who they’re dating, things like that will all come in time with their growing in Jesus.

Jesus died for all of us. When you’ve made that step, and given yourself to Jesus, and now belong to the family of God, remember Ephesians 4:30 “and do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God.”  We are all far from perfect, we are all a work in progress, “And our righteous acts are as filthy rags.” (Isaiah 64:6).  We are all impure, and saved by the mercy of God, through Jesus Christ. In Him, and in Him ALONE, we are made perfect. Understanding who we are in Jesus, is what gives us a strong foundation to build our life on.

Here’s a few scriptures from God’s word to tell others, and remind ourselves...

“Who I am to Jesus.” (1 John 3:3).  

I am loved.

"To the praise of the glory of his grace," (Ephesians 1:6).  

I am accepted.

"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness,"  (Colossians 1:13-14).  

I am forgiven.

"Behold, all things are become new."  (2 Corinthians 5:17).  

I am a new creation through Jesus.

Because of Jesus, and His death for me on the cross alone, I am forgiven and loved.  May we all pray 

Psalm 19:14:

“May the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight oh Lord.”

Grace and peace to you

Kim