This week I am continuing my series on my identity in Christ. Colossians 3:12 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” Everyone is searching for a place where they belong. We all want to know our purpose in this world.
I have found myself, over my lifetime, seeking purpose and attention from worldly things. Things like my work, family, husband, church, and even social media. Every time I was passed over for a promotion at work, I would be so disappointed. If my parents didn’t feel like I made the correct choice, I felt like I had let them down. When my husband forgets to say that I’m pretty, I begin to feel ugly.
Putting my identity in earthly things was a constant disappointment. Who I was, my identity, was easily shaken because I tried to define who I was with things in this imperfect and unstable world. Everything in this world will pass away. Everyone in this world will disappoint you at some point in your life.
The only answer is Jesus. Learning that Jesus’ love is all you need. That you are handpicked and chosen by God gives you an overwhelming sense of validation. When your identity is in the hands of Christ, it will not be shaken. You may feel like the world has forgotten you, but you have never been forgotten by God. Isaiah 41:9 says, “I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant.’ I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”
When we decide to fully live our lives for Christ, we choose to walk with God. We are God’s children. And just like a good parent, He will guide our every step. By letting our identity rest in Christ, God delights in us as his children. “The Lord directs the steps of the Godly. He delights in every detail of their lives” (Psalm 37:23).
Jesus wants us to stop looking to all the things of this earth for acceptance. Jesus has already chosen us. Once you start placing your identity in Christ, you will discover the very purpose for which He created you. Jesus will never stop pursuing you because His love is unfailing. Jeremiah 31:3 says, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.” Never forget that you are chosen by God.
This week’s recipe is a yummy chicken Alfredo, but instead of serving it on pasta, it is served in a delicious zucchini boat. My family also loves this served with marinara sauce instead of Alfredo. Use whichever sauce your family loves the most. Husbands and kids will love it! It is super yummy served with a tossed salad and a piece of garlic bread. I hope that your family loves it as much as mine does.
“You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you” ( John 15:16).
March 21, 2025
