Even if you have a good understanding of your security in Christ, there are plenty of things in the world vying for your attention and affection. In this solo episode I share the four identity mistakes we make as we pursue a God-shaped dream and how to turn them around for your good and God’s glory. You’ll learn how to counteract comparison, how to properly value your gifts and then how to use your gifts to live out God’s purpose for your life.

IF YOU ARE STUCK IN COMPARING YOURSELF TO OTHERS OR NEGLECTING YOUR GIFTS, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU!

Identity can feel like an overwhelming subject to discuss, especially if you don’t feel secure in yours. This solo episode focuses on four mistakes we fall prey to as we pursue a God-shaped dream:

Looking to the things of this world upon which to build our identity.
Comparing our gifts and talents to the gifts and talents of others.
Forgetting that the gifts we have are from God.
Forgetting that our gifts are to be used.

You’ll hear how I’ve struggled with these mistakes, especially comparison, and more importantly, I’ll share a biblically based antidote to all of them.

I pray you don’t have to face these difficulties on your own! That’s a huge burden to carry by yourself, so I hope you’ll jump over to the Devoted Dreamers Facebook group and share what this episode brought up for you, how you’re asking God for help with this in the New Year and anything we can be praying about for you as you pursue Him and your dream with all your heart.

NEXT STEPS:

In case you’re new to the podcast, here are a few other episodes on the topic of identity that you may enjoy:

Ep. 107 – You Are a Daughter of the Most High King - Solo episode

Ep. 111 – How to Find Remarkable Beauty in Ordinary Dreams with Ashley Hales

Ep. 113 - You Were Created for a Reason - Solo episode

Ep. 51 – How to Trust God When Dreams Disappoint with Cari Jenkins

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(Lots and Lots of) Scripture:

God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him;
male and female He created them.

~ Genesis 1:27 (ESV)

Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name,
he gave the right to become children of God—

~ John 1:12 (NIV)

See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!
And that is what we are!

~ 1 John 3:1 (NIV)

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body
you were called to peace. And be thankful.

~ Colossians 3:15 (NIV)

When you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

~ 1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)

Each test is an opportunity to trust him more, for along with every trial God has provided for you a way of escape that will bring you out of it victoriously.

~1 Corinthians 10:13 (TPT)

God has given me grace to speak a warning about pride. I would ask each of you to be emptied of self-promotion and not create a false image of your importance. Instead, honestly assess your worth by using your God-given faith as the standard of measurement, and then you will see your true value with an appropriate self-esteem.

In the human body there are many parts and organs, each with a unique function. And so it is in the body of Christ. For though we are many, we’ve all been mingled into one body in Christ. This means that we are all vitally joined to one another, with each contributing to the others.

God’s marvelous grace imparts to each one of us varying gifts and ministries that are uniquely ours. So if God has given you the grace-gift of prophecy, you must activate your gift by using the proportion of faith you have to prophesy. If your grace-gift is serving, then thrive in serving others well. If you have the grace-gift of teaching, then be actively teaching and training others. If you have the grace-gift of encouragement, then use it often to encourage others. If you have the grace-gift of giving to meet the needs of others, then may you prosper in your generosity without any fanfare. If you have the gift of leadership, be passionate about your leadership. And if you have the gift of showing compassion, then flourish in your cheerful display of compassion.

~ Romans 12:3-8 (TPT)