Identity Statement

     This is a neat tool called an "identity statement." This will help you when you are feeling discouraged or negative about yourself, because it reminds you of your God-given personality.

     What to do: The bell contains statements found in the Bible that are true of every Christian. I suggest you print it out, and read through it, highlighting five or six statements that seem to jump out at you.

     Next steps: Now it's time to start writing your identity statement. Start with your name. (My name is _______.) Then comes your spiritual identity, the five or six statements that you highlighted from the bell. Next, write down your relations to people you influence. (I am the daughter of _____ and _____.) These do not have to include only family members, but anyone you influence. Now, put in organizations or things you are part of or do regularly. ( I am a member of _____Church or I work at ______ or I have the gift of _____) The rest are things that come to your mind specifically, like a life verse.

     I encourage you to write this out and keep it with you. When you are feeling negative about yourself, fill yourself with truth by reading this and believing it!

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THE BELL

I KNOW WHO I AM

I am God's child (John 1:12)

I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)

I am united with the Lord(1 Cor. 6:17)

I am bought with a price(1 Cor. 6:19-20)

I am a saint (set apart for God). (Eph. 1:1)

I am a personal witness of Christ. (Acts 1:8)

I am the salt & light of the earth (Matt. 5:13-14)

I am a member of the body of Christ(1 Cor. 12:27)

I am free forever from condemnation ( Rom. 8:31 -34)

I  am a citizen of Heaven.  I am significant. ( Phil. 3 :20 )

I  am  free  from any charge against me. ( Rom. 8:31-34 )

I  am a minister  of reconciliation for God. (2Cor. 5:17-21)

I  have  access  to God through the Holy Spirit.  (Eph. 2:18)

I  am  seated  with  Christ in the heavenly realms. ( Eph. 2:6 )

I  cannot be separated  from the love of God.  ( Rom. 8: 35-39 )

I am established, annointed, and sealed by God. (2 Cor. 1:21-22)

I am  assured all things work  together   for   good. ( Rom. 8 : 28 )

I  have  been  chosen  and  appointed  to  bear  fruit. ( John 15:16 )

I  may  approach God with  freedom  and  confidence.  ( Eph. 3:12 )

I  can  do all  things  through Christ who  strengthens  me. ( Phil. 4:13 )

I  am the branch of the true vine, a channel of  His life. ( John 15 : 1 - 5 )

I  am God's  temple ( 1 Cor. 3:16 ). I  am complete in  Christ ( Col. 2 : 10 )

I am hidden with Christ in God ( Col. 3 : 3 ). I have been justified ( Romans 5 :1 )

I am God's co-worker (1 Cor. 3 : 9; 2 Cor. 6:1). I am God's workmanship ( Eph.

2:10)

I  am confident  that  the  good  work  God  has  begun  in  me  will  be  perfected.

(Phil. 1:5)

I have been redeemed and forgiven ( Col. 1 : 14 ). I have been adopted as God's 

child (Eph. 1:5).

I belong to God.

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My id statement:

     My name is Cosette Holmes. I am a citizen of Heaven. I am significant. I cannot be separated from the love of God. I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. I have been chosen by God for a specific purpose. I am complete in Christ. I am the daughter of Josh and Erin Holmes. I am the sister of Mark. I am the eldest of 12 cousins. I am the friend of many. I attend church regularly. I am the author of the blog Be Radiant. I have the talent of puppeteering and a gift of musical talent. Rejoicing in hope, I continuously find pleasures of joy in God's presence.