Daily Devotion

Who Are You?

"In everything we have won more than a victory because of Christ who loves us." Romans 8:37 

    When we hide behind self-built defenses, we may have a sense that we are in control. We tell ourselves that we're holding our feelings under control. But in reality we are not in control at all—our problems are at the helm. We've pushed away the people who really care about us, the ones who could help us. And we've allowed our problem, our situation, to take control. Only when we allow the defensive walls to crumble and start living and choosing and acting on the basis of who we are in Christ … and on all the strength and guidance and wisdom God has promised to provide … can we begin to practice true self-control.

Consider this…

Do you know who you are? The Bible makes it clear. Because of Christ …

You are redeemed—paid for at a great price. (Ephesians 1:7)
You are forgiven—clean; your sin has been forgotten. (Psalm 103:12)
You are strong and capable and can do everything through Christ. (Philippians 4:13)
You are a conqueror—an overcomer.(Romans 8:37)

Prayer

Lord, help me to stop hiding behind my self-built defenses. Help me to see myself as you dobecause of Christ—redeemed, forgiven, strong, capable, an overcomer. Help me to always remember what a great price was paid at the cross so that I could have this new identity. In Jesus' name …