Identity + What If I

What if I read God’s word—not prescriptively—but in agreement with it revealing who I am and am becoming in, and through, and because of God? 

This question, and statements similar have been building a theme of identity that has been compelling a deeper level of trust in my life lately. The essential question has become, will I trust God to develop me into who I already am?

The idea is that, who I am has already been established—before I was even born actually. And that the whole of my life Satan has been after my identity—to keep it broken and covered.

It’s been a glory filled shift for me to begin to obey God by agreeing with what He says about me. To allow Him to uncover who I actually am—to remove the lies, remove the sin, remove the distortions that block my sight. Thank God, they don’t block His. 

Realizing all of my life this is what He’s been about. Restoring and repairing my connection back to Himself so I could encounter the Truth long-hidden, and in each revelation find a wind for my spirit like nothing else. 

This is hard work. The humility, trust and vulnerability it requires up-ends me more often than not, but I want the prize. I want the fruit. The fruit of rest for my soul and of an empowered life in the good presence of Jesus.   

Thank you, Jesus, that when I search for You, I find You and that when I find you, I am filled with joy and gladness. Thank you for how You remain positioned to help me. You are so great! And so worthy of waiting for!