Today, I'm thrilled to be making my guest blogger debut over at Incredible Infant (here's the link to my post if you want to hop on over). I still can't believe God is allowing me to share my story in such a unique way. It's truly humbling, and I'm excited to see how he uses it.
If you're visiting from Incredible Infant, welcome!
To celebrate new beginnings, I've decided to do my first giveaway here at Daughter Redeemed. My friend Christi recently launched her Etsy shop, Doorpost Truth, where she is selling beautiful scripture-inspired digital prints. I'll be giving away one of her prints to a dear reader this week.
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| One of my favorites! |
I love me a good giveaway. Don't you?
Identity Crisis
Here's where I'd normally introduce myself, touting my background and sharing cute family photos and anecdotes, but to be honest, I've found myself in a bit of an identity crisis as of late.
I used to feel pretty. Perfectly styled hair and makeup, high heels and pearls. Don't laugh....I even won a few beauty pageants back in the day.
Sixty pounds of pregnancy weight and a gazillion stretch marks later, I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror, let alone in photos, and I've been stripped of my tiara.
I used to have influence. I had the ear of wealthy businessmen and politicians. People listened when I spoke.
Now, I speak baby talk, and I get giddy talking to the grocery store cashier because it's the only adult interaction I've had all day.
I used to be good at most everything I did. Everything I touched seemed to turn to gold.
Now, I feel like I'm constantly failing. Failing to breastfeed. Failing to calm my screaming toddler in the middle of a restaurant. Failing to load the dishwasher for three days straight.
The Truth
The truth is, I'm...
A singer who sometimes sings off-pitch.
An introvert with hermit tendencies.
A homemaker with a sink full of dirty dishes.
A wife and mama with a lot to learn.
A writer who doesn't always have the right words.
But not one of those things define me.
Nope, nada one.
You see, I'm (slowly) realizing that my identity isn't based on my influence, success, or personal grooming. It's not based on my talents, personality or quirks.
It is completely 100% based on who I am in Christ.
And who am I in Christ, you ask?
In Christ...
I am called.
I belong.
I am loved by God.
I have been justified by faith.
I have been redeemed by his blood.
I am at peace with God.
I have been saved from the wrath of God.
I am reconciled to God.
I am dead to sin.
I am alive to God.
I am under grace.
I am free.
I am a child of God.
I am an heir with Christ.
I am more than a conqueror.
I am without shame or condemnation.
I am a living sacrifice.
I am welcome.
I am being sanctified.
I am guiltless.
I am righteous.
I am being sustained to the end.
I am a member of the body of Christ.
I am victorious over death.
I am forgiven.
I am being transformed into Christ's image.
I am afflicted in every way, but not crushed.
I am perplexed, but not driven to despair.
I am persecuted, but not forsaken.
I am struck down, but not destroyed.
I am being prepared for an eternal weight of glory.
I am being renewed daily.
I am a new creation.
I am an ambassador for Christ.
I am rich.
I am strong when I am weak.
I am holy.
I am blameless.
I am blessed with every spiritual blessing.
I am united with Christ.
I have been sealed with the promised Holy Spirit.
I have been seated with him in the heavenly places.
I have access to the Father.
I have been delivered from the domain of darkness into marvelous light.
I have been washed and sprinkled clean.
I am equipped to do his will.
I am a steward of God's grace.
I have been born again to a living hope.
My true identity?
I am a daughter redeemed and daily refined.
But enough about me...
I'd love to hear about you!
If you're new here, would you take a moment to tell me about yourself?
And if you're an old friend...have you ever struggled with an identity crisis? Which "In Christ" truth encourages you most today?
