Tell me once again who I am to You, that I belong to You . . .
A song that has been touching my heart lately is "Remind Me Who I Am" by Jason Gray. One of the great things I have learned through Celebrate Recovery is that I am no longer the person I used to be. Jesus says I am a new creation! Where the world has labeled me, criticized me, and condemned me . . . Jesus has loved me, accepted me, and changed me!
The world calls us, "addict," "alcoholic," "co-dependent," "victim," etc. . . Jesus calls us, "children," "beloved," "chosen people."
The world tells us we are guilty . . . Jesus tells us we are forgiven!
The world tells us to get even, hold grudges, and refuse to forgive . . . Jesus tells us that He will help us to forgive others.
The world says, "You're gonna pay for that!" . . . Jesus says, "I already did."
The world looks at us with hatred, contempt, and condemnation . . . Jesus looks at us with love, grace, and compassion.
Too often we can get caught up in how the world sees us and what the world tells us. If we have turned our lives and wills over to God, all we need to be concerned with is how He sees us and what He tells us!
Amen!! That is so easy to agree with. I think this would be a good add'on to a teaching in the future... bless ya
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