Sometimes when you have been abused you may have feelings of rejection. I carried those feelings for a very long time. But when you live with that feeling you may hide your true self for fear of being rejected again. You may also hide under shame and other negative feelings. But don’t let those things blind you to your true worth. I had to fight to walk in my identity. It’s not a one day and done thing. It’s a daily reminding yourself of the truth thing. I would put scriptures on my wall to remind me that “I am fearfully and wonderfully made,” “His own special people,” “His workmanship.” God loves you and He loves me. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
When we were created, we were created in His image and that alone gives us worth and value. Along with that God gave us some talents and when we come to know Him, gifts. We were created for purpose. When you start to focus on using your gifts and talents from the place where you are already loved. It clears your vision to see who God is and who He created you to be. We get a tiny span of time on earth and we want to use it to the fullest and not be bogged down by fear of others. God has created us uniquely for a purpose. Start by recognizing your talents and gifts and work on them, you will begin to see things that you are very passionate about and maybe even discover your purpose as a result. Don’t box God in, your gifts and talents can be used in ways you haven’t even thought of yet, be open. You have a purpose bigger than yourself, bigger than the labels you or others have put on you. Start to ask God to help you come out from under the rubble of shame and rejection. He will shine through and your personality will shine through and you will find a freedom you never knew existed. Your new identity is here but you may have to fight to walk in it, FIGHT.
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