It's Time to Regroup

Although I've been listening to a couple of different podcasts which are either readings of the Bible, or sessions related to being restored through Christ, I'm kind of in a rut these past couple of days. I don't know whether I'm under attack, or whether these feelings are self-inflicted due to unchecked sin, or some other reason.

Today I listened to the tail end of the program "Restored", by Niel Anderson. It was an offering through the podcast of the Daily Audio Bible. It finished up with some prayers and scripture to help us remember who we are in Christ. I could sure use that right about now. Let's do as David did and encourage ourselves together:

In Christ, I'm not rejected, shameful or lowly. I'm His child!

John 1:12 (New International Version)

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—

Ephesians 1:5 (New International Version)

He predestined us to be adopted as his sons through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will—

I'm justified!

Romans 5:1 (New International Version)

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we[a]have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

I'm united with God.

1 Corinthians 6:17 (New International Version)

But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit.

I'm valuable to God!

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (New International Version)

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

I have access to God.

Ephesians 2:18 (New International Version)

For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.

I'm forgiven!

Colossians 1:13-14 (New International Version)

For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

I'm feeling much better now. I hope you are, too!

Good Night