I am all that He says I am...

Well, it's been a totally stressful week in the life of Sarah Herring! With a huge project looming over my head all week, I was feeling not up to par. I didn't feel that I was really good enough to complete the project, that I wasn't creative enough, that my lessons weren't going to be as good as everyone's, the list can literally go on.  Tuesday night at cell group (aka: best cell group ever!), Taylor did the word on who we are in Christ. Earlier this month, I had the absolute privilege to see Kari Jobe in concert. Being the concert obsessor that I am, it really takes a lot for me to be blown away, and boy, did the Holy Spirit do it! To this date it has been one of the most Spirit lead nights of my life (aside from the prayer tunnel Wednesday night in NOLA this spring break! Holla!!). Anyway, she sang an absolutely beautiful song over her audience and I really took it to heart. Unfortunately, I can't find it anywhere, but here are some of the lyrics:

"I am all that He says that I am

Chains are broken

Scales are on the floor

Truth is spoken

I'm no orphan anymore..."

Powerful, right? Well, I made a list that I was reminded of tonight (and Tuesday) for times when I don't feel good enough. I am everything that God says that I am. Everything. Not just some picking and choosing, but everything! So, if you're feeling a little broken or like you're not good enough here is some good ole fashioned encouragement straight from the source of joy!

I Am Everything He Says I Am! And He Says I Am

•  Made in his image- Genesis 1:27
• Never Alone- Genesis 28:15
• Known- Psalm 139: 1; Jeremiah 1:5
• Fearfully and Wonderfully Made- Psalm 139:14
• Thought About Psalm 139: 17-18 
• Beautiful-Psalm 45: 11; Song of Songs 4:7
• White as Snow- Isaiah 41:8-9
• A covenant for the people Isaiah 42:6-7
• Redeemed- Isaiah 43:1; Gal. 3:13
• Not forgotten- Isaiah 49:15-16
• Comforted- Isaiah 66:13
• Set Apart- Jeremiah 1:5
• Planned for- Jeremiah 29:11
• Delighted in; Rejoiced and Sung over- Zephaniah 3:17
• Forgiven- Matthew 6:14
• Loved- John 3:16; Romans 5:8
• Alive in Christ- Romans 6:4
• Adopted/Children of God- Romans 8: 15-17; Ephesians 1:4; 1 John 3:1-3
• Called; Justified; Glorified- Romans 8:30
• New Creation- 2 Corinthians 5:17
• Not our own- 1 Corinthians 6:19
• Free- 2 Corinthians 3:17
• God's Workmanship- Ephesians 2:10
• Chosen people; Royal priesthood; Holy nation- 1 Peter 2:9
• Cared for- 1 Peter 5:7
• Restored; Strong; Firm; Steadfast- 2 Peter 5;10
• Pure- 1 John 3:3
• Righteous- 1 John 3:7
• Anointed; Owned; Sealed- 2 Corinthians 1:21-22
• Salt of the Earth; Light of the Earth- Matthew 5:13-14
• Friend- John 15:15
• Rescued- Psalm 40: 1-3
• Witness- Acts 1:8
• Alive- Ephesians 2:5

I hope this helps you as much as it helps me! I encourage you to make your own lists too! There's nothing better than discovering all of this when you're feeling pretty crappy. Such empowerment!!