Understanding

I  don't know about you, but I have an overwhelming desire to  understand everything. I want to understand myself, God, church, friends and life in general. I just want everything to make sense.
 In 1st Corinthians 13:12 Paul writes,

<>"Now we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror, but then we will see everything with perfect clarity. All that I know now is partial and incomplete, but then I will know everything completely, just as God now knows me completely."<> <>  According to this verse, the closer we get to God's presence the more we will know things completely. God gives us access to Himself. He tells us who we are in Him because He knows us completely. He gives us the ability to come into his presence.  Isn't that wonderul news!! The sad part is not everyone sees themselves the way God does. If you want more understanding and you want to make more sense of your life take comfort in what God says about you and jump head first into his presence.

If you have accepted Jesus as your Savior say to yourself as you jump into his arms:

I am accepted

John 1:12 I am God’s child.

John 15:15 I am Jesus’ friend.

Romans 5:1 I have been justified.

1 Cor. 6:20 I have been bought with a price. I belong to God.

Ephesians 1:5 I have been adopted as God’s child.

Colossians 1:14 I have been redeemed and forgiven of all my sin.

Colossians 2:10 I am complete in Christ.

I am secure

Romans 8:12 I am free from condemnation.

Romans 8:28 I am assured that all things work together for good.

Romans 8:35-39 I cannot be separated from God’s love.
Philippians 1:6 I am confident that the good work God has begun in

me will be perfected.

Colossians 3:3 I am hidden with Christ in God.

2 Timothy 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power,

love and a sound mind.
1 John 5:18 I am born of God and the evil one cannot touch me.

I am significant

John 15:1,5 I am a branch of the true vine, a channel of His life.

Acts 1:8 I am a personal witness of Christ.

1 Cor. 3:9 I am God’s co-worker.

Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with Christ in the heavenly realm.

Ephesians 2:10 I am God’s workmanship.

Ephesians 3:12 I may approach God with freedom and confidence.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

I know this is a lot, but there is even more in the Word... remind yourself everyday who you are- and don't forget it- get into God's presence daily and He will give you the understanding and the clarity you desire!

Candy

These scriptures were taken from Neil T. Andersons book Victory Over Darkness