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 I thankfully
acknowledge that I am unconditionally loved and treasured by God who wanted
a relationship with me and sent His Son to reconcile me to Him, to whom I now belong forever. (Rom. 8:31, 32, 38,
39; John 6:44; 17:23b)
I thankfully accept
who I am in my unchangeable physical appearance, which God has uniquely
designed for my life. (Psalms
139:14-18; 2 Cor 10:12; 12:9-10)
I thankfully
acknowledge that I am unconditionally accepted as a worthy person to God
because He has forgiven my sins and declared me righteous in His sight
because of the merits of Jesus Christ, whom I have trusted as my Savior.
(Eph. 1:6; Rom. 4:6-8; Isa. 61:10)
I thankfully
acknowledge that I am a secure person because my heavenly Father cares about
my tomorrows and asks me to trust His wisdom, leadership and goodness (Rom.
8:28; Matt. 6:25-33; Prov. 3:5, 6; Ps. 37:3-7, 23).
I thankfully
acknowledge that I am in a process of growth. I have a sin nature that is
part of my personality, but I consider myself dead to
my sin nature daily and alive and responsive to God through my divine
nature. I am not yet
what I will be some day, but I am not what I used to be either. I accept my
struggles as opportunities to depend more on the Lord Jesus and on His promises for
daily strength (Heb. 13:5; I Peter 2:1-3; Rom. 6:11; 2 Cor. 10:13; Gal. 5:16)
I thankfully
acknowledge that I am a competent person who is adequate to fulfill the
Lord's will successfully each day. My strength is supplied by the indwelling Holy
Spirit who also works through me to make an important and eternal impact on
others with the love of God and the message of Jesus Christ. (Phil. 2:13; 4:13; I
Cor. 10:13; I Pet. 4:10, 11; 2 Cor. 5:20)
IMPLICATIONS:
Since I am secure in being
loved, accepted and cared for by God, and also am significant in that I have an
important life to live for my Savior, I am not threatened or devastated by the way
some people treat me or value me. They do not determine my self-worth. It pains
me when they let me down, but it's not the end of the world. I can continue to
act responsibly toward them as a Christian without demanding that they accept
and respect me. It's nice if they do, but not devastating if they don't, since
God does anyway and that is what counts.
Also read: My Position in Christ
(accepted and secure forever)
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