So many words are spoken about and over our teens. From naysayers to doctor diagnoses, our teens can be subject to some pretty sticky labels and we can’t possibly rebuke them all for them!
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Knowing who they are in Christ-their true identity–Â is the rock that will keep them grounded, anchored, and standing firm when someone or something tries to convince them otherwise.Â
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There’s a song by Unspoken called “What He Says About You” and my daughter and I have a history or blasting it through the car speakers. My prayer has always been for her to be so secure and confident in who she is in Christ that no words, intentional or unintentional, would be able to sway her. At the very least, I pray that my prayers are creating a foundation that she can fall back on if the world does get a foothold in her heart at some point.Â
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This particular topic has many branches. There isn’t one singular topic on Identity in the Tommy Bible so while this article is not anywhere near inclusive of all the ways you can pray for your teen’s identity, my hope is that it gives you a jumping off point.Â
Isaiah 43:4
Romans 8:37-39
Ephesians 1:4-5
1 John 3:1
Exodus 3:11-12
Judges 6:12, 14-15
Psalm 138:8
Jeremiah 1:5-10
Jeremiah 29:11
1 Peter 2:9
Psalm 27:10
Psalm 40:17
Isaiah 43:4
John 15:15-16
Matthew 10:30
John 10:27
John 1:12
Romans 8:17
Galatians 4:7
Genesis 1:27
Psalm 119:73
Psalm 139:14
Isaiah 43:1
Ephesians 2:10
2 Corinthians 5:17
Galatians 2:20
Galatians 4:7
Let’s look at different topics from the Thompson Chain Reference Bible and perspectives from which to view IDENTITY. (For more help with using a “Tommy Bible”, here’s a video on how I use it for making prayer Bibles.)
CALL, DIVINE – 1790 – to leadership
See also: Apostles Called 2082, Chosen Instruments 2073, Ministers 2083
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CHURCH – 729 – it’s preciousness
See also: Marriage of the Lamb 2256
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CHURCH; SPIRITUAL ADOPTION – 739 – the family of God; adoption of believers
See also: God’s People 2723, Chosen Ones 2725, Israel 1808
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CHURCH – 740 – the family of God; it’s spiritual relationships
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CHURCH – 742 – children of God
See also: Chosen Ones 2725, God’s People 2723, The Elect 2724
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CHURCH – 743 – spiritual heirs of God
See also: Spiritual Heritage 1754, Spiritual Riches 2812
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CHURCH – 744 – sons of God
See also: Chosen Ones 2725, Spiritual Adoption 739, The Elect 2724, The Righteous 3054
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GOD’S PEOPLE – 2723 – those belonging to God
See also: Israel 1808
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GOD’S PEOPLE – 2725 – called the chosen ones
See also: Spiritual Adoption 739
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PROVIDENCE – 2911 – divine care, God’s protection watches over His people
See also: Christ Shepherd 3264, Saints Remembered 2287

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