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<\/p>\nIf I were to ask you to label yourself in one word, what would it be?<\/p>\n
Would the profession you chose define the label? Clothes you wear? Maybe the college you attended? Or, would it be based on the behavior of your children? The status of your home?<\/p>\n
There was a time in my life when I would have labeled myself as “trash” – used up, unwanted, tossed out, and worthless.<\/p>\n
Perhaps, like me, the labels you “wear” are labels not so easily removed. Branded in your heart and engraved on the walls of your mind lay these horrible names. Names and labels you were called or even assumed, either by your actions or the actions of others.<\/p>\n
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Soon enough, we begin believing the lie that these are the “ingredients” we’re made of. They become the thoughts we think and the beliefs we carry. Seeping deep into the patterns of our lives, we allow these labels to define us, change us, and place limits on us.<\/p>\n
So focused on who we aren’t<\/em>, we forget Whose<\/strong>\u00a0we are<\/em>. We become stuck in this desert<\/em> between who we are and who He created us to be.<\/p>\n We see the enemy attempting this play in the desert of Matthew 4. Having just been baptized, Jesus was entering His God created purpose –\u00a0reconciling the world to God.<\/p>\n Along comes the temper with his lofty accusations, “If you’re the Son of God … “<\/em><\/p>\n From this story, we see four things:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Children of God, it’s time to rip off those labels, stop feasting on the enemy’s lies, and move forward in our true identity as heirs of the Kingdom. To become so grounded in our identity as His beloveds that, when the enemy questions, “If you’re the son\/daughter of God … ” we immediately respond, in true Jesus fashion, with “It is written … “<\/em><\/p>\n Join me over the next two weeks as we discuss the names and labels others have placed on us, overcoming the lies with God’s truth. Each week, you will receive a fresh set of True Name Cards so be sure to sign up for my newsletter and check your inbox next week!<\/strong><\/p>\n But before we go, I’d love to hear from you. What are some labels you wear, names others have called you?<\/p>\n Blessings!1. Only your Creator can declare who you are. “And a voice came from heaven saying, This is my Son …” \u00a0Matthew 3:17<\/em><\/h4>\n
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2. The enemy is trying to steal (make you doubt) your identity.\u00a0“If<\/strong> you are the Son of God … ” Matthew 4:3<\/em><\/h4>\n
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<\/p>\n3. The enemy knows what triggers you, calculating exactly when to pull the trigger. ” … tell these stones to become bread.” Matthew 4:3<\/em><\/h4>\n
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4. Only one response is needed. Jesus answered, “It is written … “<\/em><\/h4>\n
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