Once, a young girl named Martha Taft was asked to introduce herself to her elementary school classmates. She stood up with self-assurance and said, “My name is Martha Bowers Taft. My great-grandfather was president of the United States. My grandfather was a United States senator. My daddy is the ambassador to Ireland. And I am a Brownie.”
I love her confidence! Can’t you just see that little girl standing straight and sure? I wonder what my elementary-age self would have said if I were asked who I was. I wonder what my adult self would say.
For years, I had no idea who I really was. As a young adult, I would have said, “I am a wife, mother, Christian, daughter, dental hygienist, and writer.” And all that would have been true, but that’s not really who I am. It took me years to understand that I am not defined by what I do or the relationships I have. I am defined by God … and so are you.
While I was steeped in insecurity, inferiority, and inadequacy, a mentor asked me to go through the New Testament and write down everything about who God said I was. Here are 15 of them:
Matthew 6:26 I am valuable to God.
John 15:16 I am chosen and appointed by Christ to go and bear fruit.
Romans 8:1 I am free from condemnation.
Romans 8:17 I am a child of God and a co-heir with Christ.
Romans 8:37 I am more than a conqueror through Christ.
Romans 15:7 I am accepted by Christ.
1 Corinthians 2:16 I have the mind of Christ.
I Corinthians 3:16 I am a temple of God. His Spirit lives in me.
1 Corinthians 6:11 I am washed, justified, and sanctified through Christ.
Ephesians1:1 I am a saint. (Saint means “set apart for holy use.)
Ephesians 1:3 I am blessed with every spiritual blessing in Christ.
Ephesians 1:5 I am adopted into God’s family.
Ephesians 1:7 I am redeemed and forgiven through Christ’s blood.
Ephesians 1:11 I am chosen by God.
Colossians 1:22 I am holy in God’s sight, without blemish and free of accusation.
Honestly, I knew the verses already. The problem was, I just didn’t believe they were true about me. Yes, I was saved; there was no doubt about it. But that teenager weighed down with a low self-perception from my past simply became an adult Christian weighed down with low self-perception in the present.
With the list in my hand, God asked me a question, one He is asking you right now: Do you believe I tell the truth? So do you believe you are who I say you are? My answer was yes. I hope yours is too.
Right now, you may have many titles attached to your name. But remember this: You are a chosen, anointed, appointed, holy, and dearly loved child of God who is equipped by the Father, enveloped by the Son, and empowered by the Spirit.
Now friend, go about your day with the confidence of a woman who knows who she is and where her power comes from!
Heavenly Father, thank You for choosing me to be Your child. Help me always remember that I am who You say I am—set apart for holy sue and dearly loved. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Let’s have some fun. Leave a comment that says, “My name is (Your name) and I am a __________! “
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“My name is Gina and I am a loved
My name is Vicki, and I am clothed in the garments of salvation and covered with The Robe of righteousness!
Isaiah 61:10
Mi nombre es Mara, mi esposo es mi hacedor, el Señor Dios Todopoderoso Creador del cielo y la tierra.
Romans 8:37 I am more than a conqueror through Christ.
My name is Lorena
Ephesians 1:11 I am CHOSEN by GOD
I am Debra and am a set apart woman for holy use.
I am Carol and I am a chosen daughter of a King.
I am Beatrice God’s Beautiful Beloved Apple of God’s Eye Fearfully and wonderfully made😇
I am fearfully and wonderfully made by God.
“My name is Tiffany and I am a Loved by God! “
My name is Amy and I am truly loved by my father in Heaven!
My name is Keshawnda Johnson and I am a child of God. Deeply loved and cherished by my father. He has prepared a life of prosperity, wholeness, health, and mental happiness for me. I have walked into my purpose and I’m thankful to him for the life he has given me. Amen
Keshawnda, yes! You said it all. Thank you for your words. I am feeling lost and homesick. My husband and I (in our 70s) just moved across the country. Far from my sister in Christ friends & family. I am saving your words as I go forward. Blessings. Fran
Hang in there, Fran. My husband and I did the same things a little more than two years ago. I felt like you do for quite awhile, but God was with me and eventually I found peace and new Christian sister-friends. So will you. I’ll pray for you for that to happen quickly! But don’t give up – H has a plan for you, He loves you, and you will get through this!
Hi, Fran!! My husband and I are also preparing a move. I understand your feeling of being “lost.” Praying you’ll find a home church and make new friends soon. ❤️❤️
My name is Kim, and I am Chosen by God. ❤️
My name is Drayanna Lambert and I am blessed and highly favored.
I am chosen by the new covenant of Christ.
My name is Andrea. I am blessed and highly favored! I am who God says I am and I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.
I AM UNCONDITIONALLY LOVED!!!
My name is Teresa and I am a child of God.
My name is Anna, I am loved and I am ambassador for the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am Rebecca and I am a child of God
My name is Wanda, and I am Fearfully and Wonderfully Made in God’s Image!
My name is Connie, and I am called to be different, set apart from the world, and an example of God’s grace!
My name is Melessia and I am a child of the most high God.
I am a child of God truly loved and put my faith and life in his hands. When I make mistakes he is there to guide me with his wisdom and love!
My name is Debbie and I am forgiven.
My name is Miriam. I am a daughter of The king.
I am working on truly believing this.
That took courage to say! It is the same with me. I believe it, but it slips away when I’m not focused on Jesus.
Sharon
I read your devotionals and really enjoy them. I was wondering about the young girl who stood and claimed her great grandfather was Taft. I am also related to Taft through his wife Sarah. Is the lady still alive today? I would enjoy getting in touch with her.
Thank you
Jan Grubbs
https://gshistory.com/2020/06/02/whos-that-girl-scout-martha-bowers-taft/amp/
Hi Jan! Martha Bowers Taft was one of the founders of Girls Scouts and passed away in 1958 but her obituary shows living children that may help in your search. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/21818171/martha-wheaton-taft
My name is Lauri and I am a retired therapist, mother of two amazing children, wife of a man that I have had to work hard to forgive, knitter, excellent friend, lover of all things outdoors, survivor of childhood neglect and abuse, survivor of family attacks, and most of all I am a person whose life changed upon finding God and realizing he is the father I never had. I am a person who has to remind herself everyday that I am better than the insecurities that plague me and I am worthy of being loved. I am a person who hopes to leave a legacy of having done better for those in my care than what was done for me.
You are an amazing example of God’s power and divine purpose, even when we don’t understand!
Domnul să vă vorbească de bine! Sunteți minunată!
Thank you for sharing your testimony Lauri. I struggle with insecurity and feeling worthy of love.
Thank you for sharing that it is possible to grow and heal.
I am having a hard time writing this affirmation but I will write this now because your post encouraged me that I can choose to believe this regardless of how I feel.
I am fully loved and accepted by God, He loves me and doesn’t withdraw from me when I fall short and sin. I am fully accepted as I am and He cherishes me, protects me, fights for me and never leaves.
I pray so much that my boyfriend and I will work out. I haven’t been the best girlfriend, insecurities from the way my first marriage ended in infidelity has caused my boyfriend and I problems. His marriage ended in divorce and I have been a single mom for about 4 years before meeting him. I knew God lead us to be together.
Lauri, will you and the ladies here please pray for Ethan, myself, Gabby and Kaia? That the Lord mend our hearts and heal our relationship?
It has been a struggle, I need to be gracious with my words and more than anything trust him completely. I’m afraid of being abandoned again.
Fear has been my enemy and so has my insecurity/jealousy.
Please pray for deliverance from that and healing for Ethan and I.
I am incredibly humbled and grateful for your prayers. Thank you Lauri and ladies here. Thank you all very much for praying 🧡
Praying for you, precious child of God
My name is Joanna & I am a loved, chosen, & cherished child of God!
Hi.
I am Lois.
I Peter 2
I am a living stone in God’s building.
I am a part of the people of God.
I have obtained mercy.
I learned this exercise 20 years ago. It has helped me heal from identity theft (Lies in my head about who I am). Praise God! But it’s something I need reminded. Thank you.
Sharon
I read your devotionals and really enjoy them, I was wondering if the young girl who stood and proclaimed Taft as her great-grandfather is still alive. I too am related to Taft by his wife Sarah. If she would not mind, I would like to contact her with her permission.
Thank you
Jan Grubbs
My name is Janet. I am a child of the. Most High God! I am confident that God is providing all that I need! I am trusting God today!
My name is Madelene and I am holy priesthood, co-heiress, princess, and a child of the Most Holy of Holies…my God and Savior Jesus Christ!
My name is Janet and I am a child of God
My name is Michael and I’m a child of the one true king
G name is Sandra ( helper of mankind) and I am God’s hands in my workplace.
Mă bucur.
I am a child of GOD dearly loved!🥰
My name is Ernestine and I am loved and valued by the greatest of all men.
My name is Carrie and I am His daughter!
My name is Kathy, and I am an heir to the King of Kings!
Sharon, personalizing your quote, “I am a chosen, anointed, appointed, holy, and dearly loved child of God who is equipped by the Father, enveloped by the Son, and empowered by the Spirit” would make a WONDERFUL t-shirt! 😉
Kathy I agree a T shirt with that on it would be great. I would buy a few.
My name is Lynn and I am a daughter of The King of Kings!
My name is Becky and I am a child of God, loved for who I am!
My name is Marcy and I am a daughter of the one true King!
My name is Michelle. I am loved by God, and fearfully and wonderfully made!
My name is Ann and I am a loved child of God!
My Name is Mary and I am loved by And a Child of God
I am Pam. I am a daughter of the King of Kings and everything He says I am.
My name is Mabry and I am a child of the King!
My name is Paula and I am loved!
My name is Jill, and I am a beloved rescuee who is cherished, not merely tolerated.
My name is Belle. I am a forgiven, truly blessed, highly favored and unconditionally loved daughter of the King of kings and LORD of lords!
My name is Kim and I am a child of the Most High God. Loved for just being me!
I am a child of God, blessed and highly favored.
Frances
My name is Rita. I am a confidant woman of God enduring each hour of the day only by His Strength through me; giving Him all the Glory!🙌🏼
My name is Fiona and I was created to flourish.
My name is Pamela. I am a child of God. I am a citizen of the Kingdom of Heaven. And I am a follower of Jesus Christ.
My name is Gloria and I am a child of God who is unconditionally loved and accepted.
My name is Kristine and I am Beloved, Chosen and Secure.
My name is Lesley and I am washed, justified, and sanctified through Christ and I believe it to be the truth!!
I’m Latoya and I’m anointed by the father,son and holy spirit!
My name is Wanda & I am Blessed and Highly Favored! 🙏🏾🙌🏽🫶🏽
My name is Debbie and I am defined by God. I am His daughter.
My name is Susan, and I am a daughter of the King.
My name us Kelly, and I am a chosen, forgiven and loved child of God !
My name is Linda and this is one of my favorite verses. “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God. And that is what we are!” 1John 3:1 (NIV).
My name is Tera and I am valuable to God!
My name is Anita. Both my grandfathers farmed cotton. My grandmothers also picked cotton. My father worked on airplanes and my momma raised her 4 children in church and taught us about the bible and having a relationship with Jesus. Momma was a child of God, a devoted Mother and Wife, a wonderful Christian woman always sharing and praying showing her trust and love for Jesus.
I am a mother, a wife, a caregiver, school bus driver, school cafeteria worker, and adopted by the King of Kings.
My name is Marian. I am a servant of the Most Holy God!
My name is Deb. I am the much loved daughter of a perfectly loving Heavely Father.
Hi my name is Debra I am loved by God I am a child of the King I am the apple of his eyes
I am Maritza and He is the God who sees me.
My name is Sue and I am loved by a loving and compassionate God!
My name is Jo Ann, and I am a child of the one true God!
My name is Diane and I am chosen by God to live this life. He will equip me and protect me every step of the way. I can be brave knowing that I have a strong God who loves me taking care of me.
My name is Phillipine and I am a princess of the kingdom of heaven, daddy God’s little daughter.
My name is Reba and I am a beloved child of the King
My name is Rose
I am a child of God.
My name is Alma. I am saved, chosen, loved, blessed, fearfully and wonderfully made, daughter of the King, highly favored, cared, more than conqueror through Christ Jesus, cleansed, forgiven and equipped by God to do His will.
My name is Kimberly and I am a chosen child of God and his favorite.
My name is Janet and I am a child of God through the precious blood of Christ. Amen!
My name is Deb and I am chosen by my Heavenly Father to be in His adopted family.. His Church.
My name is Beth and by his stripes I am healed!
My name is CHANDRA and I am a precious beloved jewel in GOD’S sight! I am one of his SAVED beloved daughters of THE MOST HIGH GOD! JESUS CHRIST MY LORD AND SAVIOUR!!!!!
My name is CHANDRA and I am a precious beloved jewel in GOD’S sight! I am one of his SAVED beloved daughters of THE MOST HIGH GOD! JESUS CHRIST MY LORD AND SAVIOUR!!!!!
Părinții mi-au pus numele Camelia.
Acest nume semnifică ajutor de preot.
Eu sunt Camelia, prietena prețuită de Domnul Isus Cristos și sunt subordonata Preotului Mare. Îmi place că se bucură de slujirea pe care i-o îndeplinesc.
Eu sunt Camelia, prietenă cu ceilalți prieteni prețioși ai Domnului nostru Isus Cristos și îmi place să colaborez cu prietenii Domnului.
My name is Birungi and iam a Royal Diadem.
My name is Sharon and I am loved and important to God
.y name is Carol and I am a Kings Kid!
Părinții mei m-au numit Camelia.
Camelia semnifică ajutor de preot.
Eu mă numesc Camelia, sunt prietena valoroasă a Domnului Isus Cristos, și sunt subordonata Preotului Mare.Eu știu că se bucură de ceea ce lucrez împreună cu El, îi sunt un ajutor potrivit.
Eu sunt Camelia, sunt prietenă cu prietenii Domnului Isus și mă bucur că putem colabora împreună în lucrarea Lui, cu echipajul Său.
My name is Deanna I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and I know that my soul knoweth right well.
I’m Donna, Daughter of the Most High
My name is Regina and I am the dearly loved child of the most high God.
My name is Annette and I am a child of God 👑🙏
Thank you
My name is Senny, I am dearly loved by God. And I have the mind of God. I am chosen, anointed, appointed, holy, and dearly loved child of God who is equipped by the Father, enveloped by the Son, and empowered by the Spirit.
My name is Barbara and I am a child of God, the Most High
I am dearly loved by God
Lisa
I am a blessed and thankful child of God who is loved.
My name is Erin Meyer and I am a child of the Most High God!
My name is Kathleen and I am a child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made
My name is Shelia. I am a daughter of the King and I have a seat at the table!!!
My name is Richelle, I am a child of God, Unstoppable in Christ. Praise God!
My name is Debi and I am a beloved child of God
My name is Carmen and I am a child of God, a daughter of a King, I have many sisters in Christ. I am forgiven by Gods mercy and grace and Loved.
My name is YaLonda and I am a child of God! I’m grateful for a God who hears my cry!
My name is Mary and He knows my name. He is intimately acquainted with all my ways. He knows everything about me and still loves me. He calls Himself my Father.
My name is Ruth and I know that God is with me. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philp 4:13 . I am alone now and my husband is in heaven. God is with me every step I take.
I have really enjoyed reading the responses here to your recent post, Sharon. Thanks for your inspiring articles. We are not alone.
I am Sarah, who is dearly loved by God