1. Others actions: The Bible states that we need to renew our minds daily. This is because the mind is the place of logic and reason. It has to filtered by truth (word of God) because it processes millions of thoughts based on interactions or exchanges with others. Our experiences shape our way of thinking. If we do not filter we can gain a false identity based on exchanges. Proverbs 23:7 KJV For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he. If I base my identity on my exchanges with others it can only be based on others perception of who I am. This can give me a negative concept of who I am if the ones I am exchanging with are not Kingdom minded so they can not pull out my identity. Others actions do shape us. Their actions can hurt our feelings or make us not want to make exchanges with others in the future. However, you should gain identity from God. This is done by daily renewing the mind. When you practice your identity daily by constant relationship with God your exchanges do not confine you to others perceptions instead they give you knowledge on how to guard yourself in the future. 2. Labels (people’s speech) The world was created with words so they are powerful. However, it is your responsibility to only plant and produce fruit that will birth forth your destiny. Proverbs 18:21 NLT The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. When someone gives you a label you have to filter it.1. does it bring life 2. does it bring death Even if it brings life is it necessary for my future. Once you filter the though/label, the next thing you do it plant it. You reap what you plant. If the word is a word of encouragement you sow encouragement. You may have been told some mean things by others but you have the power to plant good seed or pull bad seed up the root.
3. Past: Your past is so important it is your journey on how you got to this point. However, it is not your future. Holding on to your past like a trophy can keep you in a season too long! This can make you miss what God is doing for you right now. 2 Corinthians 5:17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun. The beauty of walking with Christ is he knew everything you would do and he still calls you his beloved!
Today pray, Lord I repent for allowing my past, labels, and others actions still my identity. I pray that all roots of anything planted illegally be pulled up today by the root. I declare that I am a new creature in you! Identity manifest now. I am a son of the king. I walk into my destiny with purpose and precision. In Jesus name Amen