Our Identity As Believers

Acts 26:18 - (Jesus said: I came) to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.

Say So: I believe that Jesus is my Lord and Savior, therefore I have been turned from darkness to light and from all the power of Satan to God. All of my sins have been forgiven and I have received a rich inheritance, having been set apart from the world by faith in Christ.

Ephesians 3:20 - Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.

Say So: Because I am a believer, the power of God is at work in me. Therefore, I know that my God is able to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that I could ever ask or imagine.

2 Peter 1:3-4 - As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, by which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

Say So: As a believer, I have received all things that pertain to life and the Christian walk; I have no lack. I am a recipient of His Word and therefore a partaker of His divine nature. The corruption that is in the world through lust has no hold on me.

Philippians 3:13-14 - …but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

Say So: By faith, I am forgetting and letting go of the things of the past and reaching forward to take hold of the things which are ahead, provided by the Lord. It is my goal in life to continue to press toward the wonderful destiny He has provided for me.

2 Corinthians 5:21 - For He made Him (Jesus) who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

2 Corinthians 5:17 - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Say So: Because of what Jesus did for me upon the cross, taking all of my sin upon Himself, I am now the righteousness of God in Christ. A great exchange has taken place and what I used to be has passed away. I am now a new creation in Him.

Galatians 3:13 - Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law (poverty, sickness and separation from God)…

Ephesians 1:3 - Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ

Say So: Praise the Lord! Christ has redeemed me from the curse of the law. I am now a partaker of the fullness of the rich blessing that has been given to me through Christ Jesus. I am rich in Him!

Romans 8:16-17 - The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs - heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ, if indeed we suffer [endure hardship] with Him, that we may also be glorified together.

Say So: I am an heir of God and a joint heir with Jesus Christ. The Spirit of God dwells in me and affirms this right. No matter what test, trial or temptation may come my way, I will endure because He is with me. His strength will bring me through to a glorious end.

Ephesians 2:8-10 - For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship [masterpiece], created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.

Say So: By the gift of God's grace, I have received salvation and all the rights and privileges that it includes. My Heavenly Father has fashioned me in Christ to carry out a uniquely designed destiny which He planned beforehand and is revealing to me through His Word and by His Spirit.

Colossians 1:13-14 - He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed [transferred] us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins.

Say So: As a born-again child of God, I rejoice because all of my sins are forgiven. The love of God has been poured out to me through Jesus Christ and I have been delivered from the power of darkness and transferred into His glorious kingdom and family with all of the rights and privileges. I am blessed.

Romans 5:17 - For if by the one man's offense [Adam's sin] death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace [favor and empowerment] and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

Say So: Praise the Lord! Because of what Jesus did for me on the cross, I have received His abundance of grace, favor and empowerment and the gift of His righteousness - my sins being forgiven. Therefore, He has ordained for me to reign victoriously in life through Jesus Christ. Circumstances will not reign over me, but I will reign over them. I am a winner.

Daniel 11:32 - …but the people who know their God shall be strong, and carry out great exploits.

Ephesians 6:10 - Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.

Say So: As a child of God, I will not focus on weakness and failure but will instead declare that I am strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. I am developing in my relationship with my God. His strength is causing me to accomplish great and wonderful things in this life. Failure is not an option for me.

Proverbs 3:24-26 - When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.

Say So: Fear and torment have no place in my life. I am redeemed, and my God is always with me. He gives me an abundance of peace and rest. No matter what comes my way, I am secure in the Lord and have nothing to worry about. The devil is defeated and I am victorious in Christ Jesus.