embracing through envisioning

to embrace our identity in Christ, we must get what we know to travel its way to our heart (realization/experiential). one very valuable way is to trust/have faith in the Lord when our circumstances aren't so good & when we're not "feeling" the best.

another way in which i help myself to embrace God's truths about Him & me is to envision certain things. it's a very personal thing. for me, i continuously envision Jesus sitting on a chair & He's asking me to come to Him w/his arms open wide. He's smiling & cant wait to hug me. but before that He takes my face in His hands & He kisses my forehead. He then looks into my eyes, smiles, & tells me He loves me very much. He then hugs me for a long time. after that he picks me up & puts me on His lap. we talk, smile, laugh, cry, or whatever surfaces.

what do i get out of that? i get to come to Him w/o fear & He's always so happy to see me. He makes me feel special. He looks past my struggles/weaknesses & loves me, for me. He is proud of His creation/me. He loves to spend time w/me. He quickly forgives me of sins. He doesn't keep a record of wrongdoing. i enjoy the affection & the feeling of safety in His arms.

envisioning who He is w/the above picture really helps me take the head knowledge to my heart. w/this practical application & w/applying that my feelings need to be placed in their proper perspective, i've better understood IDENTITY in Christ.