What Has Been Done To You Does Not Define Who You Are (Separating Actions from Identity in Christ)
Podcast:Untangle Your Thoughts | Trust in God, Hear from God, Mental Health Tips, Negative Thoughts, Relationship with God, Christian Podcast, Emotional Healing, Spiritual Growth Published On: Wed Jun 19 2024 Description: Have you ever felt that what people say or do to you defines who you are? We often conflate actions — whether ours or others’— with our identity. For example, if you make a mistake, you might think that makes you a bad person. This is a natural, but misleading way to view ourselves. What if you viewed yourself through the lens of God's love rather than your actions? In this episode, I talk about understanding shame, personal growth through humility, the role of negative emotions, and processing guilt and repentance.Think about how you’ve internalized comments or actions. What would it look like to separate your actions from who you are? Recognizing this distinction can lead to a healthier self-view and a deeper relationship with God. Rooting for you,JessicaNext steps:Get my free 3-day study and learn how to deal with your emotions in a biblical way: https://www.jessicahottle.com/3-day-study/Work with me 1:1 as your mental health coach: https://www.coachjessica.comCheck out my biblical studies: https://www.jessicahottle.com/shopWork with me in my Untangle Your Thoughts program: https://www.jessicahottle.com/healEmail me at >> jessica@jessicahottle.com