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What is Identity?

Identity can be defined as what we perceive and believe about ourselves and where we belong.

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We know that God formed our inner being (Psalm 139:13). He designed and created each one of us the way that a potter shapes and molds the clay or as a textile artist knits together a garment. We are God’s masterpiece (Eph. 2:10). Clearly, we belong to Him, and He belongs to us. He is our Creator and Sustainer.


Then, we are born into this world, and we hear words and see facial expressions that give us messages about who are. Some messages lift us up, but we also receive messages that tear us down. As time goes on, circumstances and met or unmet goals also shape how we see ourselves.

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Our experiences often cause us to doubt ourselves. Who am I, and what am I supposed to be doing? Do I really belong to God? We even doubt God. Does He love me? Can I trust Him to care about me and my needs?


If we lose sight of our identity and worth in God as His child, how do we get it back? I’m glad you asked! That is my mission and ministry: to help you discover your identity in God.

Steps to Uncover Your Identity in God

All the steps are important, but the order is not important.
You can jump in anywhere

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Use tools to understand and accept how you are hardwired to perceive this world and make decisions

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ACTION: Take a test that gives clues to your heart

"...The LORD doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7b NLT)

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Become aware of things that hide your true identity. Choose to have open ears, eyes, and hearts for stories or personal feedback (Prov 27:5).

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ACTION: Read, hear, or watch Christian testimonies

The heart of this people has grown dull, and their ears sluggish, and they have closed their eyes, otherwise they might see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and turn back, and I would heal them." (Isaiah 6:10 NHEB)

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...He gathers the outcasts and brings them home. He heals the wounds of every shattered heart. (Psalm 147:2b & 3 TPT)

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Actively remember and declare how God healed you and changed you. God literally re-writes your life's story, which changes how you see yourself.

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ACTION: Write your testimony

Honor Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope. (1 Peter 3:15 CEV,  emphasis added)

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Hello

I’m Jae Carter, a retired psychologist. More than 35 years ago, I began teaching life skills classes, including parenting, stress management, and personality type. I always loved practical skills that make life and relationships better, even before Emotional Intelligence became a catch-phrase. In my full-time career, I worked as a health psychologist, coaching patients in hospitals and clinics to develop healthy habits, manage stress, and manage chronic health conditions. Now I use my knowledge of the mind-body connection and neuroscience to help everyday people improve their lives. My passion is my mission to help people discover and grow in their identity in God. If you are familiar with personality type, I am an INFJ and a Blue/Green blend in Temperament Color systems. My personal interests include reading 3 or 4 books at once and gardening.

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