“Surely she heard me,” I thought as I called her name for the third time. She trotted ahead without a glance. No hint of acknowledgment. Nothing!
When we first got her, we officially named her Pebbles, which seemed fitting for a 2 pound Maltese who wasn’t much bigger than a pebble. Over the next few months, however, we began calling her Kiddo, Baby, and Bug (not even sure how that one came about). It didn’t take long for her to adjust to these new names.
Though her official name had not changed, the names she responded to certainly had.
Just like our cute pup, except on a grander scale, we have original names. Names the Creator himself stamped us with. But over time, we’ve listened to the names and labels others have declared over us. And though our original names haven’t changed, the ones we respond to most certainly have.
If we are ever to recognize our original, TRUE names, we must “retrain” our mind. Recognition must step in. You and I must break-up with the voices inside labeling us with these lies. Because to the Father, YOU ARE …
Irreplaceable Masterpiece Sculpted by The Artist
Hand stitched into your DNA is a unique set of qualities, abilities I knit together as I created your inner being. Whether I created you as a vase to display flowers of hope or a vessel to carry life-giving water, I purposely fashioned you with my mighty hands.
- For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. Ephesians 2:10
- You, Lord, are our Father. We are the clay; you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8
- You alone created my inner being. You knitted me together inside my mother. Psalm 139:13
Dearly Held Treasure
I have loved you with an everlasting love. Before the creation, I chose you to be my treasured child, holy and set apart. You are more valuable than the jewels of all time, more precious than all other things My hands created. I have crowned you with glory and honor.
- For you are a people holy to the Lord your God. The Lord you God has chosen you out of all the peoples on the face of the earth to be his people, his treasured possession. Deuteronomy 7:6
- Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion. Colossians 3:12
- You crowned them with glory and honor and put everything under their feet. Hebrews 2:9
Beautiful Beloved Daughter
My beautiful daughter, My immeasurable love for you extends beyond the heavens. I have called you My own and sealed you with My Spirit. As my beloved child, I have given you full access to My throne room. Come, sit in my presence. Let Me tell you stories of what you were created to do. Freely approach me, confidently knowing you are My desperately wanted daughter.
- How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God. 1 John 3:1
- The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Romans 8:16
- In him and through faith in Him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. Ephesians 3:12
Wonderfully Made in His image
My beloved, you resemble Me in tremendous ways. I made you in My image with incredible abilities. My blood pulses through your veins. I call you my own and have entrusted you with my characteristics. You display my glory. Through you the world sees Me.
- So God created man in His own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27
- I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:9
Flawlessly Whole
My child, all of those things you’ve struggled with, your stains, shortcomings, and failures were replaced on the cross. My Son’s robe of righteousness and His purity replaced your performance. His spotless sacrifice replaced your striving. No accusation stands against you that He did not pay for on the cross. You are unquestionable without blemish. Spotless. Through my Son, you are FLAWLESS.
- But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy in His sight, without blemish, and free from accusation. Colossians 1:22
- You have been given fullness in Christ, who is the head over every power and authority. Colossians 2:10
Fully Known, Deeply Loved
Every day of your life was well known to Me before even one of them came to be. The very hairs on your head are numbered. I know your coming and going and every word you will ever say. All your sorrows and each tear you’ve cried are recorded in My scrolls. Deeply loved one, you are not here by mistake.
- Not a single sparrow can fall to the ground without your Father knowing it. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrow. Matthew 10:29-31
- You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see my coming and going. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, Lord. Psalm 139:2-4
- Your eyes saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. Psalm 139:16
- You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book. Psalm 56:8
I have declared your precious value. – God
Royal Heir of the Most High King
Royal Princess, you bear My signet ring of approval. As royalty, you have a mighty inheritance; My eternal kingdom is yours. But this is not an inheritance limited to heaven. As an heir, you have access to all of My kingdom’s resources – NOW. Ask me for your needs. Come to me with your desires. Trust me with your dreams.
- But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. 1 Peter 2:9
- Now if we are children, then we are heirs – heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. Romans 8:17
- God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus. Ephesians 2:6
Strong and Victorious Overcomer
In Me, you have all the strength you will ever need. You were born into My eternal family. My victory banner goes before you to declare your triumph. Heavenly armies are at your side; I will move heaven and earth to reach down and protect you. Mighty warrior, pick up My armor. Be strong and courageous, bold and fearless for this is who you are.
- But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37
- For whoever is born of God overcomes the world, and this is the victory that has overcome the world-our faith. 1 John 5:4
- But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57
- Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty strength. Ephesians 6:10
Friends, let His words wash over you. You were created for so much more! Drown those lies with His truth and reclaim your identity as His beloved child.
Join me next week as we continue to discuss our names as believers. If you missed last week, you can find it here.
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