“But by the Grace of God, 

I am what I am…”

1 Corinthians 15:10

I am…

I keep a list in my journal which I have entitled “I am…” I add to the list as I read God’s word and come across verses that remind me of who “I am” as a child of God. Sometimes during my quiet time, especially when I am feeling less than significant, I turn to the list and read aloud, taking time to grasp the meaning of each phrase as it pertains to my relationship with my Heavenly Father. No circumstance will ever change the way He feels about me. By reminding myself of who I am in Christ, I am encouraged, inspired and energized to begin my day living out the divine purpose for which I was created.

…and so are YOU!

The beauty of the list is that it is not unique to me. Anyone who is a child of God is included in these promises. He cares about EACH of His children the same way. Below are a few items on the list. Read them out loud to yourself as His child, taking time to absorb the significance of each phrase. Before you read each phrase, repeat the words, “I am…” to personalize them to your relationship with your Heavenly Father. These promises capture a glimpse of the essence of how God feels about you, and they are all found in His word.

                        “I am…”

• Created for a unique and special purpose
• Fearfully and Wonderfully made
• A unique workmanship hand crafted by God
• A precious and treasured possession of my Heavenly Father
• Valuable
• Forgiven
• Secure in Him
• A Child of the King of Kings
• Ransomed, Redeemed and Saved by Grace
• Shielded and Protected by God and His Angels
• Bought with a price
• Accepted in His Son
• Surrounded by God
• Engraved upon His hand
• The apple of His eye
• Quieted and Comforted With His Love
• Rejoiced over with joyful singing
• The one in whom God takes Great Delight
• Chosen by the God of the Universe
• Gently Led by God
• Loved Eternally by my Heavenly Father

“See I have engraved you on the palms of my hands;” Isaiah 49:16