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I have more issues than Time magazine.

I battle negative thoughts, fears and insecurities. Yet, chanting “I am beautiful.  I am worth it,” hasn’t changed any of my circumstances.

And willpower has its own holes, regardless of the many celebrities who claim following its path will set you free.

No matter what we battle–weight, self-confidence, abuse, addictions–we aren’t equipped to win.  Our nature is to fold.  And though we may follow 21 days to kick a habit, exercise, meditate and change, eventually we fall back into our old routine or just grab a new obsession.

does your view reveal you

 

Changing the blank behind your I am never starts with you.

God’s “I AM WHO I AM” response to Moses” What’s his name?” question was more than just a cool attempt to grab Pharaoh’s attention (Exodus 3).

Within those few words, God revealed the key to every man’s purpose.  He is our purpose.

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That’s why Jesus warned, “If you do not believe that I am He, you will die in your sins” (John 8:24b).  That’s why He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6) and reminded those who questioned His authority that “before Abraham was, I AM” (John 8:58).

Everything begins and ends with God.

That means, we begin and end with God.  Changing or even understanding who you are will never come from self-motivation or self-discovery.  Our purpose will never be found within our own I am_______ response, but within the I AM who created us with His own I am in mind.

And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.–Colossians 1:17

How has knowing God changed you?

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Comments

  1. Sherry Carter says

    So true, Mitzi. We talked about this very thing in my Tuesday morning ladies’ Bible study. The negative voices we hear in our heads, the negative things we hear around us, we will be imprisoned by them if we try to fight in our own power. Only God can free us and replace those lies with the truth.

  2. Gail @ BibleLoveNotes.com says

    “Our purpose will never be found within our own I am_______ response, but within the I AM who created us with His own I am in mind.” Amen! Such sound advice for all of us. It’s so easy to get caught up in our I am world. Thanks.

  4. Lisa says

    Thanks for reminding us of this powerful truth! Why is it that we always need reminding? Our default seems to be trying to do things in our own strength. Sigh…

    I’m your newest follower on fb and twitter – I’d love a follow back!

  5. Beth (@SimplyBeth3) says

    Mitzi, words of encouragement I needed as I journey towards freedom from an eating disorder. It’s learning to believe that I am who He says I am. I am His beloved and that is more than enough for me. Thank you for sharing with Three Word Wednesday. It is always a delight to have you join us. Blessings.

  6. Joanne Viola says

    Having recently read “Love Idol” by Jennifer Dukes Lee, this post resonated. with me. May we fully embrace the truth that we are who He says we are & we are pre-approved by Him. I highly recommend the book as it is life changing. Grateful to have visited from Thriving Thurs. this morning!

  7. Holly Barrett says

    Loved this take on God’s response to Moses. Everything we are does begin and end with Him. I’m learning that more every day. Great post, Mitzi! Glad I found it at Winsome Wednesday.