There’s a lie permeating every sphere of society. It reaches into every person’s life, family, and work to wreak its destruction, and no person is free from its clamor. The lie is this: “You do not measure up. You don’t amount to anything.”

This deception calls into question our value and worth, and it causes us to question our identity in Christ. The lie takes on various forms and has stalked us our entire lives. The childhood mocking from other children reverberates in our ears long after we become adults. A parent’s perpetual (and unwarranted) disapproval resides with us long after we have grown up. A spouse’s silence in saying that you’re attractive or admired echoes in our souls and grows louder with each passing anniversary.

The Lies Have Taken Root

We have heard these messages and believed them for so long that they have taken root in our inmost beings, and they have become the beliefs by which we live—beliefs that foster feelings of  unattractiveness, worthlessness, and failure.

• “You’re ugly.”
• “You can’t do anything right.”
• “You have nothing to offer anyone.”
• “You’re a complete and utter failure.”
• “You have no gifts, skills, and abilities.”
• “You will never be beautiful.”

We have come to know these lies better than we know the truth. Whether they initially came from a parent, friend, spouse, or someone else, we all know their ultimate source: “Your enemy, the devil, prowls about seeking whom he may devour.” Unfortunately, many believers have been devoured by the adversary’s deceptions. With these voices clamoring in our lives, we search for ways to silence them–a diet, a self-improvement seminar, a promotion, etc. Don’t get me wrong. These and similar measures, if successful, can help us feel better about ourselves. But they don’t silence the lies. They only muffle them in the short term.

Identity in Christ

Since our view of self arises from our deepest being, our longing to uproot the lies and feel good about ourselves is best accomplished through a proper identification. The Christian experience is not merely one of imitation, but more significantly, it is one of identification. You have been identified with Christ in his life, death, and resurrection. Which means, you are no longer the person you were; you are now someone new. You have a new identity in Christ.

Properly defining our identity entirely transforms how we view ourselves and how we relate to those around us. It’s not surprising then that the New Testament repeatedly declares our identity to be “in Christ.” We are made alive in Christ, made free in Christ, and made wise in Christ—just to name a few.

There are many great books that explain the biblical and theological basis of this new identity— definitely something worth knowing, especially when it comes to knowing the truth instead of the lie. You can see my recommendations on these books. As good as they are, however, they come up short in providing tools and methods for finding your identity in Christ. They don’t do enough to show you how to take the truth you have read and make it a part of your person.

How to Internalize Your Identity?

You have a new identity, yes, but how do you internalize this new reality? How can you instill it deep in your soul and displace the lies? It can be done. You can transform your self-image–through your effort and God’s grace. But he prefers to work in us with our cooperation. You might say He partners with us (1 Corinthians 3:9).

This is where the article, The Christian’s Identity: Making it Real, becomes a valuable resource. The article reveals your part in partnering with God. It shows you how, with the help of God, to transform your self perception. The article is an action plan that conquers the lies and empowers you to experience the new found freedom that comes with being identified with Christ. Try it out. The cost is minimal, but the rewards could be enormous. You could finally feel good about yourself and your life.

Go ahead and get the article through Amazon.com for $0.99 (currently). And you’ll come to know the you that God sees, and you’ll leave the lies behind.

Genesis 1:26 says, “Then God said, ‘Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness.’” Humanity, both individually and collectively, was created in the image of God. He allowed us to have qualities intrinsic to His nature—what an honor. This undeniable fact should both humble us and thrill us. This image was tainted by the fall but is restored through Christ. In Christ we are a new creation; you are a new person. You can make this new identity a reality in your life. Order the article with the amazon link above. It will show you how.

Remember, God desires the best for you, and that means he wants you to see yourself as He sees you—beautiful and wonderful. It’s a remarkable gift to no longer think of yourself harshly. It’s an amazing gift to be free from the world’s perception of you. It’s a special gift to be able to silence the lies. He wants to give you this gift—every good and perfect gift comes from above. Receive his gift!