Inheritance

Words of Encouragement

You have not been disqualified. Your bad season did not revoke your sonship. Your failures did not erase your name from the inheritance. You are still a child of the Most High God — made in His image, confirmed by His Spirit, and held in the grip of a Father who does not let go when things get hard. The resurrection life you received is not a cautious, timid, tip-toeing life. It is wide open, arms out, running toward Papa and asking — What's next? That is who you are. That is the life that is yours. Stop letting how you acted in the past put a ceiling on who you are called to be. Let identity lead. Let the inheritance follow. And run — run freely and expectantly — into the good things that are still ahead.

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Identity in Christ Susan Dewbrew Identity in Christ Susan Dewbrew

Origin

Words of Encouragement

You are not lost trying to find yourself through religious performance - you are already found in Christ! Stop wandering the cul-de-sac of law-based religion that loops endlessly without arriving at freedom. That dead-end street will never take you to your destination.

Understand your true origin - you were created in God's image and likeness, and Christ's redemption restored what was always meant to be. You're not becoming God's image; you ARE God's image redeemed in human form. This is the gospel's clear revelation!

Don't let false religious traditions obscure your view of who you really are. Jesus removed the veil so you could see clearly, but religion quickly tries to replace it with new rules and regulations. Refuse to accept re-veiling! Stay in the light of gospel truth.

The survival and self-improvement programs of religious systems exploit ignorance about redeemed innocence. You don't need to survive through rule-keeping or improve yourself through human effort - Christ already accomplished everything. You're innocent, redeemed, and complete in Him.

Holy Spirit lives within you not just for personal blessing but to shine Kingdom light through you that unveils lies binding others. Your light isn't meant to be hidden under religious performance or fear but displayed publicly to expose deception and reveal truth.

Remember the children's song and its profound simplicity - "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!" Your light may seem small, but when combined with Holy Spirit's power, it becomes bright enough to blind the adversary and free those trapped in darkness.

Stop trying to uphold outdated religious systems out of stubbornness or familiarity. They veil minds and exploit ignorance about true identity. Break free from circular thinking and embrace the clear, simple gospel - God's glory is His image and likeness redeemed in you!

Let your light shine so brightly that it overwhelms the enemy's schemes, exposes his lies, and renders his tactics ineffective. The adversary operates in darkness; your Kingdom light blinds his operation and sets captives free!

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Thoughts

Words of Encouragement

Stop letting the darkness of this world rule your thought life! You were made in the image of Jesus, Holy Spirit, and Daddy God, which means your thoughts should align with Their thoughts about you. When God looks at you, He doesn't see "just a human" or "just a sinner" - He sees His image, His likeness, His treasure!

Christ gave up everything specifically for YOU, which reveals your incredible worth and value. You're not hidden, forgotten, or insignificant - you're famous in God's Kingdom and in His limelight! Every believer needs to discover their celebrity status in Heaven's realm.

Make it your business to declare mankind's redeemed innocence, starting with your own. You're not trying to become righteous; you ARE righteous. You're not working toward innocence; you ARE innocent through Christ's finished work. This is your conclusive reasoning!

Choose to study stories that celebrate life rather than dwelling on narratives of defeat and darkness. Meditate intentionally on things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. Fill your mind with virtue and praiseworthy thoughts that align with your elevated position in Christ.

Remember, you are the apple of Daddy God's eye - the most precious, protected, and treasured part of His vision. When you truly understand this, it transforms how you think about yourself, how you approach others, and how you navigate every situation in life.

Think friendship toward everyone you encounter. See people through the lens of their redeemed innocence and potential rather than their past mistakes or current struggles. This shift in thinking will revolutionize your relationships and expand your influence for the Kingdom.

Live overwhelmed by God's opinion of you, and watch how it drowns out every negative voice, critical thought, and lie about your identity!

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Angels

Words of Encouragement

Take heart in knowing that the Creator of the universe became human specifically for you! While angels are powerful and helpful, they're not the heroes of your story - Jesus is. He didn't just observe your struggles from heaven; He came down and experienced them personally so He could help you effectively.

You're not less than angels - you're the reason Jesus came to earth! You're made in God's image, loved beyond measure, and have dominion restored through Christ's victory. Angels may be mighty, but you are beloved. They may be powerful, but you are precious. They may be impressive, but you are irreplaceable.

When trials come, remember that your High Priest has been through it all and knows exactly how to help you. Trust His guidance, receive angelic assistance when needed, but keep your worship and focus on the One who gave everything to redeem you.

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