ENCOURAGEMENT IN CHRIST

For a few years now, there has been a list of truths from the Bible that have been a constant encouragement to me. I pull them out when I sense discouragement coming on; or I feel as though I am all alone. I hope you will find them to be a comfort and encouragement as well. These are true of every person who has placed all of their faith and trust in Jesus Christ alone for salvation. You may want to say them out loud for greater effect!

IN CHRIST (from The Bondage Breaker – Neil Anderson)

I am accepted:
I am God’s child (John 1:12)
I am Christ’s friend (John 15:15)
I have been justified (Romans 5:1)
I am united with the Lord and one with Him in spirit (I Corinthians 6:17)
I have been bought with a price – I belong to God (I Corinthians 12:27)
I am a saint (Ephesians 1:1)
I have been adopted as God’s child (Ephesians 1:5)
I have direct access to God through the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 2:18)
I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sins (Colossians 1:14)
I am complete in Christ (Colossians 2:10)

I am secure:
I am free from condemnation (Romans 8:1,2)
I am assured that all things work together for good (Romans 8:28)
I am free from any condemning charges against me (Romans 8:31-34)
I cannot be separated from the love of God (Romans 8:35-39)
I have been established, anointed, and sealed by God
(II Corinthians 1:21,22)
I am hidden with Christ in God (Colossians 3:3)
I am confident that the good work that God has begun in me will be perfected (Philippians 1:6)
I am a citizen of heaven (Philippians 3:20)
I have not been given a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind
(II Timothy 1:7)
I can find grace and mercy in time of need (Hebrews 4:16)
I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me (I John 5:18)

I am significant:
I am the salt and light of the earth (Matthew 5:13)
I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life (John 15:1,5)
I have been chosen and appointed to bear fruit (John 15:16)
I am a personal witness of Christ’s (Acts 1:8)
I am God’s temple (I Corinthians 3:16)
I am a minister of reconciliation (II Corinthians 5:17-20)
I am God’s coworker (II Corinthians 6:1)
I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm (Ephesians 2:6)
I am God’s workmanship (Ephesians 2:10)
I may approach God with freedom and confidence (Ephesians 3:12)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me (Philippians 4:13)