But I would suggest that our spiritual identity is far more important and I am afraid we make it all too easy for the enemy to steal away it from us. I spend money and time and put lots of effort into protecting my financial and personal identity and certainly that is important. And so he goes about trying to “steal’ my identity in Christ. Satan hates that message of hope and change. I am righteous because of Him and not because of trying to do more right “stuff.” I am a saint and there is no condemnation in Christ Jesus. The old life is gone a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17)īecause of Christ I have a new identity. “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. I had read this verse from Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth dozens of times: But your actions tend to reflect who you believe you are. I had a really difficult time trusting my identity. That is what Jason Gray is asking God to do in his song. Rather, in the first three chapters, he talks about identity. What is wrong with you? Do you know how much I sacrificed for you?” But Paul doesn’t do that. “What are you thinking? I am so disappointed in you. Paul even calls them as saints for crying out loud! If I was writing that letter it would have had an entirely different tone. Yet the amazing thing to me is that the first three chapters never address their sin. Paul wrote a letter to address this sad turn of events. Things were a bit of a mess and the word came back that the old behaviors of rage, immorality, lying, stealing and gossip were resurfacing. Just a few short years after he left Paul received reports that those new hearts had reverted to old habits. Paul had spent a little over two years teaching and discipling the new believers in Ephesus. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is in play here. I have to be reminded constantly that to be effective in this journey you have to remember who you are in Christ. Jason Gray’s song is exactly what I needed for this week. The artist is Jason Gray and his song is called “Remind Me Who I Am”. Not because of the content but because of the appropriateness of the song for this week. It calls for a reminder of one’s true essence, urging listeners to find their worth in their Creator, rather than in the opinions or expectations of others.When I fired up the iTunestoday the first song I heard made me chuckle. The song reflects the common journey of searching for purpose and battling feelings of inadequacy. ![]() The lyrics of “Remind Me Who I Am” by Jason Gray convey the struggle of identity and self-worth. Remind me who I am, and I’ll never forget, With gratitude in my heart, I’ll embrace my true self,įor I am the author of my story, the captain of my ship. With every step I take, I’ll remember my name,įor I am unique, and my spirit will reclaim. Unveiling my purpose, embracing self-love. Through the doubts and the fears, I’ll rise above, ![]() The fire within me, burning fierce and strong,Ī reminder of the person I’ve known all along. Sometimes I stumble, and I lose my sight,īut deep down I know, I’ll find strength to ignite. Remind me who I am, help me shine so bright. In the chaos of life, let me find my light, Guide me back to the path, where my heart will stay. Remind me who I am, when I’ve lost my way, Through the highs and the lows, I’ve wandered far and wide,īut now I’m here, ready to embrace what’s inside. ![]() In the depths of my soul, I search for the truth,Ī journey to find myself, a quest for my roots.
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