Imitating

Words of Encouragement

The culture is loud. It is persistent. It is creative in its appeal and relentless in its invitation to conform. And some days it feels like the gap between the Kingdom way and the cultural way is so vast that you wonder if anyone is even noticing the difference you are trying to make. They are noticing. A life that has been genuinely transformed — not performing transformation but actually living it — stands out in a culture of conceit and contention the way a candle stands out in a dark room. You do not have to be the biggest candle. You just have to be lit. Let Holy Spirit keep doing the inside work. Let the total reformation of your thinking keep producing the beautiful discerning life Paul describes. And trust that the One you are imitating — the One who is the Light of the world — is shining through you more than you know. Keep imitating Jesus. The world is watching. And what they see in you just might be the better way they have been looking for all along.

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Seeds

Words of Encouragement

You are not just a physical person having an occasional spiritual experience. You are a spiritual person having a physical experience — and the spiritual dimension of your life is just as real, just as active, and just as important as everything you can see and touch and measure. Your inner being is being renewed right now — today, in this moment, in this season — even if your outer person feels the weight of time and trouble. The difficulties you are facing are not wasted. They are not random. They are producing something of such eternal weight and glory that Paul says there is simply no comparison. Wake up to that today friend. Both eyes open — natural and spiritual. That is the fully alive, fully awake Kingdom life you were designed for. And it is available to you right now.

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Identity in Christ, Faith & Trust Gregory Dewbrew Identity in Christ, Faith & Trust Gregory Dewbrew

Thoughts

Words of Encouragement:

Renaissance People, don't let religious traditions or worldly patterns program your thinking when you have direct access to divine wisdom through the Trinity living within you! You are like inspired artists created to express God's beauty and truth through your unique lives, not copies conforming to external expectations. Spend time getting to know Daddy God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit personally rather than just learning about Them academically. When you understand who They are, you'll discover who you truly are as Their beloved children. Focus on Their thoughts, accommodate yourself to Their delight, and watch how your world begins to transform from the inside out. You have the mind of Christ—learn to think His thoughts and let the revelation of redemption reshape your entire perspective on life!

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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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