| Who Do You Think You Are? - article by Joel Hempel You act like you’re somebody special! Actually, it’s no act. You are somebody special! You are precious in God’s sight, a personal friend with Jesus, saved by grace, and given the faith to believe and the strength to trust in Jesus Christ as your Savior. Who do you think you are? You are a son or daughter of God. You were created in His image, and though you were born broken, the Son of God - Jesus the Christ - gave his life on the cross for you to be made whole. Who do you think you are? Let God tell you who you are not. You are not inadequate, inferior, or less than any other person you can think of. You are not bad, insignificant, or a nobody. You are not shameful, unforgivable, or beyond repair. Who does God want you to think you are? Although it may sound strange, think of yourself covered in the blood of Jesus, clothed in His righteousness, filled with God’s Spirit, and beautiful in God’s sight. You say you are having multiple challenges and problems and that you aren’t feeling God’s love? You say the pain you are experiencing overwhelms the joy of being with Jesus? I am so very sorry. Please know you have sisters and brothers who care, who will help be your strength. Reach out! And for sure, God will get you through this affliction. That’s not pious piffle. That’s God’s promise!1 Who do you think you are? You are more than somebody. Even if you’re struggling. Know with certainty that you are Jesus’ somebody, his body here on earth. The love of God is now made real through you and the way you love and care for others. Who do you think you are? It may take you a while to embrace this, but you are God’s gift to the world. You are the church! 1. Psalm 46:1-2, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, John 14:27, Romans 5:3-5 | 
