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1st March 2010 by Claire Twivey

Remember who you are, and who you represent.

I don't know how many times I've heard this sentence -- too many to count. Maybe you've heard it once or twice too.

Remember who you are, and who you represent.

Ever since I can remember, my parents have been reminding my brother, sister and me of this. My mum once went as far as to run up the street towards us kids as we were on our way to the bus stop for school, just to tell us again. "Remember who you are, and who you represent."

I always thought it was meant to make me think before I made silly mistakes, or took a situation the wrong way -- but as I've grown up, I've realised it means more than that.

More than a daughter, a sister or a friend ... We need to remember who we are in Christ.

Here are three things to help you get a picture of what this looks like.

You are accepted

We are daughters of Christ. "Those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God," (John 1:12).

There it is, plain as day. We have been accepted by Christ, adopted into his family. More than just being accepted, we also have to vital role to play. We are part of the body of Christ. God has accepted us as we are -- right now. Not who we might be one day or who we wish we were, but who we are now.

You are secure

Being a daughter of Christ guarantees that nothing will separate us from his love.

"Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow -- not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love," (Romans 8:38).

God is our refuge and strength; always there to give us a hand. He is above any situation we may find ourselves in. We are secure in him.

You are significant

This one is so important to remember. God has a purpose and plan for your life. He wants you to live life in ALL its fullness. I remember hearing it said that even if you were the only person on earth he still would have died on the cross so you can have eternal life with him.

It blows my mind whenever I think about it!

So, remember ...

I am important to God.

You are important to God.

Take a moment this week to remind yourself of this truth. Think about who you really are.

Once you remember who you are in Christ, you are able to represent him to the world!

Don't ever feel that you are not worthy of this calling! Take it and run with it.

By Claire Twivey

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1. 

   Amanda Hung

   March 02, 2010 at 12:07am

   awesome claire!!!! great word!

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   Mel

   March 03, 2010 at 9:35am

   Great work, Claire.
   
   These are all things that I know in my head, but it's only when I allow the truth of who I am in Christ pervade every part of my life and heart that I really experience the power of these truths.

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   Maddy Allen

   January 13, 2011 at 9:17pm

   Hey Claire. I know that I definitely have to remind myself about these things sometimes and I know it's hard!!! It's really good to hear things like this from others sometimes rather than just yourself cause I definitely believe it better and more when I hear it from someone else. It's so much more reassuring!!! Thanks heaps.
   
   xox

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