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		<title>Blessing of Identity</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Be blessed to be released into the full rights of your true identity and legitimacy in your Father.   Be blessed to know without doubt that your Father is extending His favor toward you.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_blessing-of-identity/">Blessing of Identity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com">Thoughts About God</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>Be blessed</strong> to know your identity as your Father&#8217;s beloved son or daughter. <span style="color: #808080;">&#8220;<em><strong>Those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God</strong></em>&#8221; (<strong>Romans 8:14</strong>). </span></p>
<p><strong>Be blessed</strong> with fully realizing the life-changing truth of the Spirit living in you, so that you can know you are the beloved of your Father, and He is yours. Be blessed with His exquisite fathering and receive it as His special child. Be blessed to know His Spirit speaking to you that you are a delight to Him.</p>
<p>Jesus grew in wisdom and stature and in favor with God and man. Your Father wants to bless you with growth that is mental, spiritual, emotional, and relational. Receive from your Father the love and acceptance you have been seeking. Your Father&#8217;s heart is passionate for your full identity as His child, based purely on relationship, not performance.</p>
<p><strong>Be blessed</strong> as He calls you to fully live as the son or daughter you are. You do not have to work for it. You can&#8217;t earn that relationship. Be blessed with perfect love that casts out fear that you aren&#8217;t enough or you don&#8217;t have what it takes.</p>
<p><strong>Be blessed t</strong>o know without doubt that your Father is extending His favor toward you. This is the time of your Father&#8217;s favor, a time to receive His gift to you of security in His house.</p>
<p><strong>Be blessed w</strong>ith knowing this new grace place with your heavenly Father. He wants you to receive it. Be blessed as He calls you to life, nurture, and enlargement. Be blessed with a rich gold mine of identity and legitimacy from which to live confidently and purposefully in God&#8217;s design of you and His purposes for you.</p>
<p><strong>Be blessed</strong> to be released into the full rights of your true identity and legitimacy in your Father.</p>
<p>By <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/authors/about-sylvia-gunter">Sylvia Gunter</a><br />
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<h3><span style="color: #808080;">FURTHER READING</span></h3>
<p>• <strong><a class="gs-title" dir="ltr" href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_beloved-child/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=018000692697650831571:1ldy75sk9ha&amp;q=https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_beloved-child/&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiAzqri1fKDAxUIFzQIHfq0AK0QFnoECAIQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1rs7por8knFUwiZopKRzHy" data-ctorig="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_beloved-child/">Be Blessed, Beloved Child</a> </strong>&#8211; by Sylvia Gunter</p>
<p>• <strong><a class="gs-title" dir="ltr" href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_seven-fold-blessing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=018000692697650831571:1ldy75sk9ha&amp;q=https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_seven-fold-blessing/&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiAzqri1fKDAxUIFzQIHfq0AK0QFnoECAcQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw1M2j_LhG8FRoV-UA_BcStb" data-ctorig="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_seven-fold-blessing/">Seven-fold <b>Blessing</b></a> </strong>&#8211; by Sylvia Gunter</p>
<p>• <a class="gs-title" dir="ltr" href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_blessing-fruit-spirit/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-cturl="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-element-cse&amp;cx=018000692697650831571:1ldy75sk9ha&amp;q=https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_blessing-fruit-spirit/&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiAzqri1fKDAxUIFzQIHfq0AK0QFnoECAQQAg&amp;usg=AOvVaw3zpdnWZHO1d9gyXIYSrj5Q" data-ctorig="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_blessing-fruit-spirit/"><b>Blessing</b> of the Fruit of the Spirit</a> &#8211; by Sylvia Gunter</p>
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<p>The post <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_blessing-of-identity/">Blessing of Identity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com">Thoughts About God</a>.</p>
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		<title>God’s Competence in Clay Pots</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>2 Corinthians 4:7. "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us."  Your Father wants you to be completely whole in belonging and worth, in identity and legitimacy. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_gods-competence/">God’s Competence in Clay Pots</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com">Thoughts About God</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img decoding="async" width="300" height="154" src="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/treasure-to-god-300x154.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" srcset="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/treasure-to-god-300x154.jpg 300w, https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/treasure-to-god-768x395.jpg 768w, https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/treasure-to-god.jpg 998w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div><p>Hear God&#8217;s Word for you in <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>2 Corinthians 4:7</strong></span>. &#8220;<em><strong>But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.</strong></em>&#8221;</p>
<h3>Your Father wants you to be completely whole in belonging and worth, in identity and legitimacy.</h3>
<p>Be blessed to know without question what a treasure you are to Him. Be blessed to live as the special treasure you are. As you know who you are, you will understand the &#8220;<em>why</em>&#8221; of what you do. Be blessed with knowing your purpose and the specific blessings that God has stored up for you.</p>
<p>Be blessed in the name of the One who is all-surpassing power. Be blessed with knowing experientially that Jesus is the &#8220;<em>how</em>&#8221; of everything you are and do. Paul asked the rhetorical question, &#8220;<em><strong>What do you have that you did not receive?</strong></em>&#8221; (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>1 Corinthians 4:7</strong></span>). And the answer is nothing. God is your competence (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>2 Corinthians 3:5</strong></span>). Know that it is &#8220;<em><strong>not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,</strong></em>&#8221; <strong>says the LORD Almighty</strong> (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Zechariah 4:6</strong></span>). You can be confident, knowing that apart from Him you can do nothing (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>John 15:5</strong></span>), but in Him you can do everything (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Philippians 4:13</strong></span>).</p>
<p>You can be confident in the core of your being in following God&#8217;s will, not your own; in speaking His words, not your own; in doing His work, as He does His work of intimately revealing Himself. Thank God for your God-given competence, but don&#8217;t allow your competence to become your identity. Be blessed with healing in your deepest doubts and your deepest wounds of identity, so that you do not have to strive to prove that you are worthy, legitimate, significant, and deserving of honor.</p>
<p>God designed you for unique good works in Christ (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Ephesians 2:10</strong></span>). There are some things He placed you in the world to do that you can do better than anybody else, because of who He designed you to be. Be blessed in everything He designed you to be to fulfill His purpose on the earth. As you align yourself with who God designed you to be, you will be fulfilled, and the world will be blessed.</p>
<p>Be blessed in the name of the One who is your all-surpassing power (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>2 Corinthians 4:7</strong></span>).</p>
<p>By <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/authors_/about-sylvia-gunter" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sylvia Gunter</a><br />
Used by Permission</p>

<p>From: <strong>You Are Blessed In The Names Of God</strong> (page 31)</p>
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<h4>Further Reading</h4>
<p>•  <strong><a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/active_">Making a Difference</a></strong></p>
<p>• <strong> <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/poems_/">Poems</a></strong></p>
<p>•  <strong><a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/four-laws/">Salvation Explained</a></strong></p>
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		<title>Blessing Of Your Heavenly Father</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Spirit of your Father lives in you to heal and make you whole.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/blog/sylvia-gunter_blessing/">Blessing Of Your Heavenly Father</a> appeared first on <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com">Thoughts About God</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img decoding="async" width="300" height="154" src="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rejoices-1-300x154.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 10px;" srcset="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rejoices-1-300x154.jpg 300w, https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rejoices-1-768x395.jpg 768w, https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/rejoices-1.jpg 998w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div><h4><span style="color: #999999;">God rejoices as your Abba. </span></h4>
<p>You are His child on the authority of His Word. He ordained you and brought you forth.</p>
<p>Hear God&#8217;s Word for you in<span style="color: #800000;"><strong> Psalm 22:9</strong></span>. The psalmist said,</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;<em><strong>You brought me out of the womb; you made me trust in you even at my mother&#8217;s breast.</strong></em>&#8221;</p>
<p>And in <span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Psalm 71:6</strong></span>. &#8220;<em><strong>From birth I have relied on you&#8230;I will ever praise you</strong></em>.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Receive God&#8217;s work as He cleanses deep wounds that you received from words and actions in your family of origin. Receive the ministry of Jehovah-Rapha, the healing covenant name of eternal God, as He works in the core of your being. Receive His healing, blessing, and deep release. The Spirit of your Father lives in you to heal and make you whole.</p>
<p>The Spirit of truth and the God of all mercy is ready to bring new life. Receive His cleansing from all hurtful memories, feelings, and emotions. Jesus died to set you free. Release all pain to Him. God promised in His word that He would wash you and make you whiter than snow (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Isaiah 1:18</strong></span>).</p>
<p>Be blessed as God fills up the hole in your heart, those empty spaces, that bottomless pit that craves nearness, affirmation, connection, and significance, and yet fears it, is unable to receive it, and runs away from it. Be at peace, and receive healing from wounds caused by lack of bonding. Receive cleansing from attachment wounds, as Father-God binds you to Himself with cords that cannot be broken.</p>
<p>God fed His Son with His words of approval that nourished Him emotionally.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;<em><strong>A voice came from heaven: &#8216;You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased</strong></em>&#8216;&#8221; (<span style="color: #800000;"><strong>Mark 1:11</strong></span>).</p></blockquote>
<p>These words strengthened Jesus in His inner being. If the Son of God needed these words of affirmation from His Father, how much more do you!</p>
<p>You longed to hear words like that from your earthly father. Receive your heavenly Father&#8217;s words, &#8220;<em>I love you. I am pleased with you</em>.&#8221; Let your heavenly Father, father you.</p>
<p>Be blessed to rest secure and safe in His love.</p>
<p>By<a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/authors/about-sylvia-gunter"> Sylvia Gunter</a><br />
Used by Permission</p>

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<h4>Further Reading</h4>
<p>•<strong>   <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/katherine-kehler/god-lets-me-rest">He Lets me Rest</a></strong></p>
<p>•<strong>   <a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/katherine-kehler/god-our-shield">God, our Shield</a></strong></p>
<p>•  <strong><a href="https://thoughtsaboutgod.com/four-laws/">Salvation Explained</a></strong></p>
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