When I was 17 and newly saved, I was given an amazing treasure that is still a priceless resource to me after all these years. Memorizing, meditating, and speaking out these identity statements helped me think clearly about how God sees me. When I learned how to recognize, reject, and replace lies with eternal truth, I was filled with the rich and strengthening encouragement that comes directly from the Holy Spirit. Processing and believing these truths, which apply to all believers, will be a solid foundation for those just starting out in their relationship with Jesus, as well as a boost of uplifting power for those who have been walking with Jesus for many years. Whichever season of life you’re in, forming your thinking around these statements and applying them will be of much benefit to you. Personally, the Lord has used His Word to establish a firm footing for me that has proven to be vital over the course of decades of following Jesus, and I pray these are as useful to you as they have been to me.
1. I am God’s child, a son/daughter. – John 1:12
2. I am a branch directly connected to Jesus Christ. – John 15:5
3. I am a friend of Jesus Christ. I know Him and He knows me. – John 15:15
4. I am chosen by Jesus, and as His disciple, I will bear His fruit. – John 15:16
5. I am right with God, and by His work, I have been justified by faith. – Romans 5:1
6. I am united with Christ and am one in spirit with Him. – 1 Corinthians 6:17
7. I am His very own, bought with a price, and have value. – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
8. I am a member of Christ’s very own body. – 1 Corinthians 12:27
9. I am established in Christ, anointed, and sealed. – 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
10. I am not condemned in Christ and never will be. – Romans 8:1-2
11. I am called to His purpose, and He works everything out for my good and His glory. – Romans 8:28
12. I am loved by Jesus, never to be separated from Him. – Romans 8:31-39
13. I am adopted into the family of God through Jesus. – Ephesians 1:3-8
14. I am raised to new life and will be seated with Christ in heaven. – Ephesians 2:6
15. I am God’s masterpiece created new through Christ Jesus. – Ephesians 2:10
16. I am light in Christ, and I will live as a child of the Light. – Ephesians 5:8
17. I am righteous because my faith is in Christ’s righteousness. – Philippians 3:9
18. I am a citizen of heaven, where Christ lives. – Philippians 3:20
19. I am complete through my union with Christ my Ruler. – Colossians 2:10
20. I am held secure in Christ and the evil one cannot touch me. – 1 John 5:18
Dig Deeper
1. Which of these identity statements stuck out to you the most? Consider going to those passages and meditating directly on the associated passage.
2. Consider writing or printing out these statements and taping them around places you frequent, such as your home, car, or desk.
