• Adopted: Eph. 1:5, “He predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will.”

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• Anointed: 2 Cor. 1:21-22 “And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.”

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• Beloved: 1 John 4:10 “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

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• Chosen: 1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession...”

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• Daughter of the King - Delighted in: Romans 8: 16-17, “The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. Now if we are children, then we are heirs–heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ.”

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• Empowered by the Holy Spirit: 2Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…”

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• Entrusted with a mission: 11 Thessalonians 2:4, “On the contrary, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel. We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.”

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• Forgiven of our sins: Eph. 1:7, “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.”

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• Fought for: Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you. You need only to be still.”

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• Free: Galatians 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.”

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• Gifted by God: 1 John 4:10 “This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins.”

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• Holy:  You are set apart for a divine purpose. 1 Peter 1:16, “For it is written: ‘Be holy, because I am holy.’”

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• In Christ: 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”

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• Justified: Romans 5:1, “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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• Kingdom Citizens: Colossians 1:13 - “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.”

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• Known: Galatians 4:9 “But now that you have come to know God, or rather to be known by God, how can you turn back again to the weak and worthless elementary principles of the world, whos slaves you want to be once more?”

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• Loved with an everlasting love: John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in him will have everlasting life.”

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• Masterpiece - Made in His image: Eph. 2:10 - “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works…”

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• Named - known: Is. 43:1 - “Do not fear, I have redeemed you, I have called you by name.”

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• Never alone: Hebrews 13:5, “Never will I leave you. Never will i forsake you.”

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• A New creation - the old has gone. The new has come: 2 Corinthians 5:17, “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come. The old has gone, the new is here!”

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• Overcomer: 1 John 5:4 - “For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.”

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• Precious: 1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession.” John 3:16a, “For God so loved the world.”

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• Pursued: Psalm 23:6, “Surely your goodness will follow me all the days of my life.”

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• Protected: Psalm 91:4, “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is your shield and rampart.”

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• Qualified: Eph 4:1-2, “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.”

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• Redeemed, Rescued, Relished, Released, Restored - Never rejected: Titus 2:4 “Who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good.”

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• Sanctified: Set apart. Set free. Made holy. 1 Corinthians 6:11

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• Temples of the Holy Spirit: 1 Corinthians 6:19 - “Do you not know that your bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God?”

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• Unconditionally loved. Unconditionally accepted. Understood: 2Acts 1:8, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you…”

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• Valued Victorious: Luke 12:7 “Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”

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• Wanted: John 15:16, “You did not choose me. I chose you. ”John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son, so that whoever believed in him would have everlasting life.”

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• eXamples of Christ's love: 1 Cor. 11:1, “Be imitators of me,” 1 Corinthians 13, John 15:13, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

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• Yoked with Christ: Matt. 11;28-30 “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

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• He is zealous for you: John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only son so that whoever believes in Him will not perish but have everlasting life.”

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• ​And… I’d like to remind you that you add ZEST to the family of God. No one is like you: Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord rejoices over us with singing.”

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