The world tries to define you based on what you do.
But your identity doesn’t come from the world. Your identity comes from God.
And in His Word, He tells you exactly how He sees you.
Discover who God says you are with these 10 verses from Ephesians…
You Are Chosen
Think about that for a moment. God chose you to be His, even before He made anything. You’re not a mistake, and you’ve never been forgotten. You are chosen.
You Are Forgiven
Grace is a free gift we don’t deserve. And because of God’s grace, life looks different. You’re no longer defined by your past—you’re defined by who God says you are. And He says you are forgiven.
You Belong to God
God sent Jesus to the world so that through Him, no one would be separated from God’s presence. But that gift came at a cost—one that He has already paid for you. Jesus paid the ultimate price so that you could spend eternity with Him, as His (see: John 3:16). Through Jesus, you aren’t cast aside, ignored, or forgotten. You belong to God.
You Are Loved
Anyone who belongs to God receives the gift of new life. And when you choose to follow Jesus, your past, present, and future shift. You aren’t unknown, cast away, or unwanted—you are forever loved.
You Have A Purpose
1 Peter 4:10 (ESV) reminds us that, “as each has received a gift, use it to serve one another.” You were created with unique gifts to live out the calling God has for your life. You have a purpose.
You Are Close to God
Because of Jesus, you can walk through life confidently knowing that God is with you. He’s with you in every moment, even the hardest ones. He’s never far from you. You are always close to God.
You Are Not Alone
God’s love is wide, long, high, and deep. In other words, you can’t outrun or escape it. And it’s that unending love that is given to followers of Jesus all over the world! You’re part of a global community. You are not alone.
You Matter to God
As a follower of Jesus, you’re part of the global church. You fit perfectly, and God created you with unique gifts and talents to serve Him and love others. You matter to God.
You Are Made for More
Think about how following Jesus has changed your life. He calls you to live as a “child of light.” In other words, you’re called to live, act, and speak in ways that honor God. You are made for more.
You Have God’s Strength
God doesn’t leave you to face your challenges alone. He gives you His strength to face them, and He never leaves your side. He gives you truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, and His Word. You have God’s strength.
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