This frees us from working so hard in order to gain others' approval or even God's approval (we've been approved by Him)... When we understand and know who we are in Christ, we'll start working FROM our identity and NOT FOR it. When we accept and believe in God's love for us, we'll no longer try to work FOR it but we'll walk and work IN His love; because He loves us, we should trust that He knows and wants what's best for us by obeying His word/teachings.. "God is our Father and a father does not tell his kids, 'if you do this, then I'll love you'"- Pastor Mark Driscoll... When we don't know who we are, we'll either start trying to conform into the image of what we think will make God approve of us or what will make the world accept us (The world or God: depending on who we're trying to serve)... Inevitably, we'll fail to keep up with this image which will most likely lead to condemnation, depression, feeling like a failure or feeling unworthy... Among being free in Christ, we are also chosen, God's special possession and heirs of His kingdom...
-Inspired by Pastor Mark Driscoll (James: Jesus' Bold Little Brother sermon series)
-Yetunde
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