Digging Deeper

Heart Guide for Lesson 9:
Our New Identity

As New Creations we cannot define ourselves by anything less than who we now are in Christ without damaging our self-image, security, sense of worth and purpose. Therefore we need to make a quality decision not to accept any lesser definitions of who we are. Do not regard even yourself 'according to the flesh.'

From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer. 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 ESV

The following is a great C. S. Lewis quote from Mere Christianity - the last two sentences. Then back up and read the rest of the book!

Look for yourself, and you will find in the long run only hatred, loneliness, despair, rage, ruin, and decay. But look for Christ and you will find Him, and with Him everything else thrown in.[1]

We can rest secure that our 'position' in Christ is unassailable - no matter what the enemy brings against us, no matter what happens...

No Matter What Happens

Since you can't keep the bad stuff from happening no matter how hard you try, isn't it good to know that...

No matter what happens
I will always have You with me - and You are my greatest joy.

No matter what happens
You will always be loving me, forgiving me, accepting me - just as I am.

No matter what happens
I can always be growing in knowing You, loving You and trusting You.

No matter what happens
You will never leave me or forsake me.

No matter what happens
I can always cling to You, call on You, seek You and find You.

No matter what happens
You will always share wisdom, guidance and encouragement.

No matter what happens
I can always find something to do to worship You and serve You.

No matter what happens
You will always be redeeming the bad and making good plans for the future.

No matter what happens
I can always be learning to believe in You and fighting to live for You.

No matter what happens
You will always be carrying me to heaven.

No matter what happens
I can learn to let go and let You be the God who saves me.

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