In Christ...

I was studying the other day about the difference in 'religion' and having a true relationship with Christ. I couldn't help but be SO encouraged by all the blessings we can have through the Lord Jesus. John 1:12 says, "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name." And for those who have done just that, we get to be partakers of all these wonderful promises!!!

I AM GOD'S CHILD

I AM CHRIST'S FRIEND

I HAVE BEEN JUSTIFIED

I AM UNITED WITH THE LORD, AND I AM ONE IN SPIRIT WITH HIM

I HAVE BEEN BOUGHT WITH A PRICE

I BELONG TO GOD

I AM A MEMBER OF CHRIST'S BODY

I AM A SAINT

I HAVE BEEN ADOPTED AS GOD'S CHILD

I HAVE DIRECT ACCESS TO GOD THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT

I HAVE BEEN REDEEMED AND FORGIVEN OF ALL MY SINS

I AM COMPLETE IN CHRIST

I AM FREE FOREVER FROM CONDEMNATION

I AM ASSURED THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD

I AM FREE FROM ANY CONDEMNING CHARGES AGAINST ME

I CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM GOD'S LOVE

I HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED, ANOINTED, AND SEALED BY GOD

I AM HIDDEN WITH CHRIST IN GOD

I AM CONFIDENT THAT THE GOOD WORK THAT GOD HAS BEGUN IN ME WILL BE PERFECTED

I AM A CITIZEN OF HEAVEN

I HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN A SPIRIT OF FEAR, BUT OF POWER, AND OF LOVE, AND A SOUND MIND

I CAN FIND GRACE AND MERCY TO HELP IN TIME OF NEED

I AM BORN OF GOD, AND THE EVIL ONE CANNOT TOUCH ME

I AM THE SALT AND LIGHT OF THE EARTH

I AM A BRANCH OF THE TRUE VINE, A CHANNEL OF HIS LIFE

I HAVE BEEN CHOSEN AND APPOINTED TO BEAR FRUIT

I AM A PERSONAL WITNESS OF CHRIST'S

I AM GOD'S TEMPLE

I AM A MINISTER OF RECONCILIATION FOR GOD

I AM GOD'S CO-WORKER

I AM SEATED WITH CHRIST IN THE HEAVENLIES

I AM GOD'S WORKMANSHIP

I MAY APPROACH GOD WITH FREEDOM AND CONFIDENCE

I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME

I pray this encourages you today as it has me. (I have references for these verses if you would like to know one.)