GQM One Focus: FINDING YOURSELF

"To all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God." —John 1:12-13

The world places constant pressure on believers to conform to its understanding of identity and purpose. For believers, however, we must find our identity in Christ. Life will not make sense until we do.

To find our identity in Christ, we must accept that our worth is not defined by societal standards, achievements, or personal qualities but by our relationship with Christ. The Bible teaches that we are created in God's image (Genesis 1:27), redeemed by the blood of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17), adopted into God's family (John 1:12), and empowered by the Holy Spirit (Romans 8:9).

Finding our identity in Christ begins with understanding that we are created in God's image. This foundational belief affirms our inherent worth and dignity, countering any negative self-perceptions or societal devaluation. Embracing this truth requires faith, seeing ourselves the way God sees us. The beauty of this truth is knowing that we have God-given value and purpose.