Woman to Woman – Celebrating Me!
May 24, 2007 by Sarah
Filed under Read These!
This is from Seeds from My Garden:
“We (women) tend to focus so much on our weaknesses and often blow them out of proportion. But our strengths go unnoticed, especially by ourselves. In my life I have hesitated to express confidence about certain aspects of me because I didn’t want to sound arrogant. It so often seems taboo to assert your successes as a parent! And even in general, I think women are very careful about how much credit or attention they give to themselves.”
I have been feeling so beat down lately by several things. I am having a hard time thinking of my strengths, so I will go straight to The Voice of Truth. (My formatting is being weird, so if you can’t see it all, you can see it at Freedom in Christ Ministries.) Be sure to watch the video at the end.
| I am accepted… | ||
| John 1:12 | I am God’s child. | |
| John 15:15 | As a disciple, I am a friend of Jesus Christ. |
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| Romans 5:1 | I have been justified. | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:17 | I am united with the Lord, and I am one with Him in spirit. |
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| 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 | I have been bought with a price and I belong to God. |
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| 1 Corinthians 12:27 | I am a member of Christ’s body. | |
| Ephesians 1:3-8 | I have been chosen by God and adopted as His child. |
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| Colossians 1:13-14 | I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins. |
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| Colossians 2:9-10 | I am complete in Christ. | |
| Hebrews 4:14-16 | I have direct access to the throne of grace through Jesus Christ. |
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| I am secure… | ||
| Romans 8:1-2 | I am free from condemnation. | |
| Romans 8:28 | I am assured that God works for my good in all circumstances. |
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| Romans 8:31-39 | I am free from any condemnation brought against me and I cannot be separated from the love of God. |
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| 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 | I have been established, anointed and sealed by God. |
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| Colossians 3:1-4 | I am hidden with Christ in God. | |
| Philippians 1:6 | I am confident that God will complete the good work He started in me. |
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| Philippians 3:20 | I am a citizen of heaven. | |
| 2 Timothy 1:7 | I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love and a sound mind. |
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| 1 John 5:18 | I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me. |
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| I am significant… | ||
| John 15:5 | I am a branch of Jesus Christ, the true vine, and a channel of His life. |
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| John 15:16 | I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit. |
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| 1 Corinthians 3:16 | I am God’s temple. | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 | I am a minister of reconciliation for God. |
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| Ephesians 2:6 | I am seated with Jesus Christ in the heavenly realm. |
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| Ephesians 2:10 | I am God’s workmanship. | |
| Ephesians 3:12 | I may approach God with freedom and confidence. |
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| Philippians 4:13 | I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. |
How wonderful to put your strengths in focus through the scriptures. There are so many that affirm who we are as human beings, emphasizing that God created us and therefore, we are worthwhile. I hope doing this helped you feel a lift and better about yourself. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. I hope to see you at future writings.
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Hopefully the ‘several things’ has at least come down to a ‘few’
Good to know one has got some where to go!
May it be possible for you to REST.
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Thank you for this post. Something we all must remember. You are a wonderful encourager.
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Thank you for sharing encouraging words from the bible and about yourself. Try to rest this weekend if you can. Rest is the best healing for body and soul.Have a WONDERFUL weekend!
Angela
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This is so good, Sarah! I have been talking to the Bible School girls a lot lately about searching the scriptures for what God says about them and not listening to even what they themselves say… I am going to look for this in Spanish and give it to them. Thanks!
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