Our identity as believers is under attack for everything from our religious and cultural beliefs to our work and sexuality. We were created in the image of our Father in heaven, but until we encounter Him, we won’t fully understand who we are. Seth and Alicia Williams discuss what it looks like to imitate Jesus, who was the perfect example of someone who knew who he was and where he was going.
QUOTES & SCRIPTURE TO REMEMBER
- ”For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name.” — Ephesians 3:14-15
- “We don’t have the luxury of being born into ‘knowing.’ We discover. We have it all uncovered and beautifully revealed through the discovery of who He is and who He has made us to be.” — Alicia Williams
- “Where we go and how we grow comes from knowing how good the heart of the Father is.” — Seth Williams
- “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NIV)
- “If you knew who God made you to be, you'd never want to be anyone else.” — Bill Johnson
- “And he will turn the hearts of fathers to their children and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise, I will come and strike the land with a curse.” — Malachi 4:6 (CSB)
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Your Identity Does Not Come From a Personality Test! - Seth Williams shares about the values–and dangers–of using personality tests for personal growth. These types of resources can be incredible tools for increasing self awareness and strengthening our relationships but can also become a crutch when not used properly.
- Podcast: Identity and the LGBTQ+ Community - Casey and Erica Wilson share how we as Christians should respond to people within the LGBTQ+ community. We recognize that the Church hasn't handled this topic well in the past. To change that, we must engage in conversations where we take things to the heart level and acknowledge how multiple factors can contribute to someone struggling to find their true identity as God created them.
- The Gospel Comes with a House Key by Rosaria Butterfield - What did God use to draw a radical, committed unbeliever to himself? Did God take her to an evangelistic rally? Or, since she had her doctorate in literature, did he use something in print? No, God used an invitation to dinner in a modest home, from a humble couple who lived out the gospel daily, simply, and authentically.
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