Who Am I?

Not too long ago, a hurting brother wrote the following post in one of the user groups I belong to. I feel prompted by the Holy Spirit that someone in my readership needs this word today.

Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I have come to the point in my life where I feel that I?m done, I feel that there's no hope in my life, I feel that I?m alone in this world even though I'm surrounded by family I still feel alone, I feel like no cares for me I know this is not true but it's what I feel, I feel like I have been living a lie, telling people that God loves them, when I feel like he doesn?t even love me. I'm sick of church, I go and it's like the best part of the service is the praise and worship, I need a word from God, praise and worship is awesome but I need more for me, am I being selfish? I don't think I am, I need more than a Wednesday and Sunday God, I need to know that God is with me always, I know the word says he is but I need to know for myself, is there anyone that can help me? I feel like it's over and God is done with me, I feel like my life is over and all I?m waiting for is to die, what am I supposed to be doing? just go to church they say, but that?s my problem I go but I don't receive anything, and I?d like to go to give something but it's like there's no room for me anywhere I go, I'm afraid if I continue in this way that I?m headed for destruction, please I need help I've come to the end of myself, and I?ve just let go' I have casted away all restraints and find myself doing things that I thought I would never do please pray for me I'm afraid if things don't change soon everyone will be hearing about me in the news.

Ready to give up


Dear "Ready",

I have seen countless numbers of Christians in the years of the ministry that God has given me that seem to live below their Spiritual potential. Through personal encounters, e-mails, letters, or phone calls, men and women share their hearts with me about the fact that something is missing in their walk with Christ. I hear questions like; ?Why do I keep failing when I try so hard??; ?Why can't I stop this destructive habit??; ?Is church all there is to the Spiritual life?? These and hundreds of others give me an idea that there are an abundant number of God's people who see themselves as failures. The Word of God says that in order for you and me to move on in Spiritual maturity and overcome destructive tendencies or deadness in our walk for Christ, we must see ourselves as Christ sees us. This list will show you how Christ sees you; IN HIM! Then, after you meditate on them for a while, praise him for showing you afresh what His sacrifice did for you! Check it out and be blessed.

Who Am I?

I am the salt of the earth (Matt.5:13)
I am the light of the world (Matt.5:14)
I am a child of God (John 1:12)
I am a part of the true vine, a channel of Christ's life (John 15:1,5)
I am Christ's friend (John 15:15)
I am chosen and appointed by Christ to bear His fruit (John 15:16)
I am a slave to righteousness (Romans 6:18)
I am enslaved to God (Romans 6:22)
I am a son of God; God is spiritually my Father (Romans 8:14,15; Gal. 3:26; 4:6)
I am a joint heir with Christ, sharing His inheritance with Him (Romans 8:17)
I am a temple a dwelling place of God. His Spirit and His life dwells in me (1 Cor. 3:16, 6:19)
I am united to the Lord and am one Spirit with Him (1 Cor.6:17)
I am a member of Christ's Body 1 Cor. 12:27; Eph.5:30)
I am a new creature (2 Cor. 5: 17)
I am reconciled to God and am a minister of reconciliation (2 Cor. 5: 18,19)
I am a son of God and one in Christ ( Gal. 3: 26,28)
I am an heir of God since I am a son of God (Gal. 4:6,7)
I am a saint ( Eph. 1:1; 1Cor. 1:2; Phil. 1:1; Col. 1:2)
I am God's workmanship-His handiwork-born anew in Christ to do His work (Eph. 2:10)
I am a fellow citizen with the rest of God's family ( Eph.2:19)
I am a prisoner of Christ (Eph. 3:1; 4:1)

We all feel alone at times. When we depend on others to determine our value, then we place ourselves in a position to be disappointed. Go to the Word Of God. He is our only help!

In His Service!
Rev. Frank Coleman aka FroggyZ
Path Of Life Ministries
http://www.pathoflifeministries.net
http://patholife.blogspot.com/