Not Your Circumstances

 

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Who You Say I Am ~ Hillsong Worship

 

“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame. Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated. You will forget the shame of your youth and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.  For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth.” ~ Isaiah 54:4-5 NIV

 

Lately, the topic of identity seems to be everywhere. Somehow, we’ve confused our circumstances with our identities. When Brad and I were first married, he was addicted to pornography. Even though it was a hard season, his addiction didn’t make me Mrs. Porn Addict, just like it didn’t make his parents Mr. and Mrs. Failure. Praise God those chains were broken, and my husband was set free!

 

While our choices and circumstances affect us, they don’t define us. The moment we put our trust in Christ and made Him Lord of our lives, we no longer belonged to the world. We became God’s. His Name and identity became ours: “My old identity has been co-crucified with Messiah and no longer lives; for the nails of his cross crucified me with him. And now…this new life is no longer mine, for the Anointed One lives his life through me… My new life is empowered by the faith of the Son of God who loves me so much that he gave himself for me, and dispenses his life into mine!” (Galatians 2:20 TPT).

 

When you are in Christ Jesus, the labels of this world—whether from friends, family, teachers, bosses, or the enemy—no longer identify you. You are now and forevermore: Redeemed, More than a Conqueror, Victorious, Overcomer, Son or Daughter of the King, Beloved, Bride of Christ, HIS.

©Heather Potts 2020