1 Peter 2:9-10 (The Message Bible): "But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, God's instruments to do His work and speak out for Him, to tell others of the night-and-day difference He made for you - from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted."

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WHO I AM IN CHRIST

I AM an awesome spirit being,

Made in HIS IMAGE and saved by HIS GRACE.

I AM totally loved by God IN SPITE of my performance,

COMPLETELY FORGIVEN by the blood of Jesus Christ who died for ME.

Daily empowered by the Holy Spirit WHO LIVES IN ME,
and desires to live through me.

ABSOLUTELY NOTHING can touch my life,
aside from God's permission.

I AM a child of the Eternal King,

Welcome in His presence AT ANY TIME and FOR ANY REASON.

I AM Heaven-bound, and joy-filled.

I AM His special treasure and HE KNOWS ME by name.


- Written by Carol Ann Draper

I AM ACCEPTED IN CHRIST

• I am God's child
  John 1:12; 1 John 3:1, 2; Romans 8:14-16
   

• I am Christ's friend
  John 15:15
   

• I have been justified and made righteous before God
  Romans 3:21-26; 5:1; 2 Corinthians 5:21
   

• I am united with the Lord and one with him in the Spirit
  1 Corinthians 6:17; Colossians 1:27
   

• I am a member of Christ's body
  1 Corinthians 12:27
   

• I have been adopted and made an heir of God
  Ephesians 1:5; Romans 8:15-17
   

• I have direct access to God through Christ by the Spirit
  Ephesians 2:18
   

• I have been delivered from Satan's power, brought into the kingdom of God, and forgiven of all my sins
  Colossians 1:12-14
   

• I am no longer separated from God, but now stand holy through Christ's sacrifice
  1 Corinthians 6:9-11
   

• I am complete in Christ
  Colossians 2:10

I AM SECURE IN CHRIST

• I am free forever of condemnation and shall never come under God's wrath
  Romans 8:1, 2; John 3:16-18
   

• I know that all things work together for good for those who love God
  Romans 8:28
   

• I cannot ever be separated from the love of God
  Romans 8:35
   

• I have been anointed and sealed by God's spirit which guarantees my salvation and inheritance
  2 Corinthians 1:21; Ephesians 1:13, 14
   

• My life is hidden with Christ in God
  Colossians 3:3
   

• God will bring to full completion the good work He began in me
  Philippians 1:6
   

• I am a citizen of God's kingdom and member of His household
  Ephesians 2:19
   

• I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love and of a sound mind
  2 Timothy 1:7
   

• I can find grace and mercy in time of need
  Hebrews 4:16
   

• I have full access to all of God's grace and mercy in time of need
  Romans 5:1, 2; Hebrews 4:16
   

• He who is in me is greater than the evil one who is in the world
  1 John 4:14; 5:18

I AM SIGNIFICANT IN CHRIST

• I am the salt and the light of the earth
   Matthew 5:13, 14
   

• I am God’s temple
  1 Corinthians 3:16
   

• I am a branch of the true vine. Christ's life flows through me
  John 15:1, 5; Galatians 2:20
   

• I have been chosen and appointed to bear good fruit
  John 15:16; Galatians 5:22, 23
   

• I can manifest the Spirit for the good of the church
  1 Corinthians 12:7
   

• I am a witness and ambassador for Jesus Christ
  Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20
   

• With other believers I am growing into a holy temple in the Lord; a dwelling place of God in the Spirit
  Ephesians 2:21, 22
   

• I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm
  Ephesians 2:6
   

• I am God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works
  Ephesians 2:10 
   

• I may approach God with freedom and confidence
  Ephesians 3:12
   

• I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
  Philippians 4:13

WHY SHOULD I SAY I CAN'T....?

• Why should I say I can't when the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength?
  Philippians 4:13
   

• Why should I worry when I know that God will take care of all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus?
  Philippians 4:19
   

• Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and a sound mind?
  2 Timothy 1:7
   

• Why should I lack faith to live for Christ when God has given me a measure of faith?
  Romans 12:3
   

• Why should I be helpless when the Bible says the Lord is the strength of my life?
  Psalm 27:1
   

• Why should I allow Satan control over my life when He that is in me is greater than he that is in the world?
  1 John 4:4
   

• Why should I accept defeat when the Bible says that God always leads me in victory?
  2 Corinthians 2:14
   

• Why should I lack wisdom when the Bible says that God gives me wisdom generously when I ask Him for it?
  James 1:5
   

• Why should I be depressed when I can recall to mind God's loving-kindness, compassion and faithfulness?
  Lamentations 3:21-23
   

• Why should I worry and be upset when I can cast all my anxieties on Christ who cares for me?
  1 Peter 5:7
   

• Why should I ever be in bondage when I know that there is freedom where the Spirit of the Lord is?
  Galatians 5:1
   

• Why should I feel condemned when the Bible says there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus?
  Romans 8:1
   

• Why should I feel alone when Jesus said He is with me always and will never leave me nor forsake me?
  Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:5
   

• Why should I be unhappy when I, like Paul, can learn to be content whatever the circumstances?
  Philippians 4:11
   

• Why should I feel worthless when Christ became sin for me so that I might become the righteousness of God?
  2 Corinthians 5:21
   

• Why should I feel helpless when I know that if God is for me, who can be against me?
  Romans 8:31
   

• Why should I feel like a failure when I am more than a conqueror through Christ who loves me?
  Romans 8:37
   

• Why should I feel confused when God is the author of peace?
  1 Corinthians 2:12
   

• Why should I let the pressures of life bother me when I can take courage knowing that Jesus has overcome the world?
  John 16:33
   

• Why should I feel like I am cursed with bad luck when the Bible says that Christ rescued me from the curse of the law that I might receive His spirit by faith?
  Galatians 3:13-14

(paraphrased writings by Neil Anderson, author of The Bondage Breaker, Freedom from Darkness, and Freedom from Addiction. Please see this site's Resource section.)