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    Beloved Answer
    Beloved Answer
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    Beloved Answer

    By Angell Little

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    The human heart, mind, and soul long for the answer of an essential question central to our very being: who am I? This question is rooted in our separation from God when we entered the state of the fall noted in Genesis. This devotional will facilitate you on the journey of deeper intimacy with God and growth in the restoration in your true original identity in Christ.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestBow Press
    Release dateMay 30, 2014
    ISBN9781490832616
    Beloved Answer
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    Angell Little

    Angell is a graduate of the University of Illinois. She is a Christian coach and counselor. Angell specializes in addictions and spiritual counseling and coaching. She holds a certificate in ministry and has served the Lord since 1998. Angell is a mother of three and lives in a small central Illinois town with two of her sons, Joel and Fallon.

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      Beloved Answer - Angell Little

      Copyright © 2014 Angell Little.

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      ISBN: 978-1-4908-3260-9 (sc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4908-3259-3 (hc)

      ISBN: 978-1-4908-3261-6 (e)

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014906601

      WestBow Press rev. date: 5/29/2014

      Contents

      Epigraph

      First Love

      Preface

      Acknowledgements

      Introduction

      Natural Fleshly

      Spiritual

      Carnal/ Spiritually Immature Live according to flesh

      Day 1- Who is God?God Who?

      Day 2- YadaYada

      Day 3- ChosenYou Are Chosen

      Day 4- God’s ChildYou Are God’s Child

      Day 5- SavedYou Are Saved by Grace

      Day 6- ForgivenYou are Forgiven

      Day 7- New CreationNew Creation

      Day 8- New MindNew Mind

      Day 9- LightLight

      Day 10- SaintYou are a Saint

      Day 11- ReconciledReconciled

      Day 12- RedeemedRedeemed

      Day 13- SeedSeed

      Day 14- No CurseNo Curse

      Day 15- LoveLoved by God

      Day 16- SeatedSeated

      Day 17- PriesthoodPriesthood

      Day 18- AmbassadorAmbassador

      Day 19- CitizenCitizen

      Day 20- HeirHeir

      Day 21- AcceptedAccepted

      Day 22- CompleteComplete

      Day 23- CrucifiedDie to Live

      Day 24- AliveAlive

      Day 25- JustifiedYou are justified

      Day 26- TempleYou are a Temple

      Day 27- Free From CondemnationYou are Free from Condemnation

      Day 28- Significant, Contributing Member of the BodyYou are a Significant, Contributing Member of the Body of Christ

      Day 29- SaltMiraculous Salt of the Earth

      Day 30- Mary MeMarry Me

      Day 31- ElectYou Are the Elect of God

      Day 32- VictoriousYou are Victorious

      Day 33- Established by GraceYou are Established by Grace

      Day 34- Wonderfully MadeYou are Purposefully, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

      Day 35- FreeYou are Free

      Day 36- Jesus’ Discipleship CallingJesus’ Disciple Calling

      Day 37- Heads or TailsYou are the Head and Not the Tail

      Day 38- Child’s Heart - By Fallon LittleChild’s Heart

      Day 39- In Him - By Michael LettimoreIn Him

      Day 40- Arithmetic of Worry - By Joel LettimoreArithmetic of Worry

      Resources

      Contributors

      Unless otherwise indicated, Scriptures are taken from the Holy Bible, New International version. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All Rights reserved.

      Scripture quotations marked HCSB have been taken from the Holman Christian Standard Bible, copyright 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009, by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. Holman Christian Standard Bible, Holman CSB, and HCSB are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers.

      Scripture quotations marked OJB have been taken from the Orthodox Jewish Bible fourth edition, OJB. Copyright
2002, 2003, 2008, 2010, 2011 by Artists for Israel International, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

      Epigraph

      Romans 8:18-21

      I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.

      First Love

      My soul does magnify you Lord.

      Let my soul magnify you with all that I am.

      Great I am, you are with in me and I in you.

      My soul has found the one it longs for

      You are my heart’s desire

      Ravish my heart

      Ravish my heart Lord

      Take me back, take me back

      Take me back to the apricot tree

      Take me back, take me back

      Take me back to the apricot tree

      Take me there to the apricot tree

      Where you first, where you first

      Where you first awakened me

      Take me back

      Lay me there and awaken me

      Lay me there, lay me there

      Beneath the apricot tree

      Lay with me there; lay with me there my love…

      Preface

      Developmental psychologist Erik Erikson defined from his studies that (internal) identity achievement is fundamental for adolescents to move into their adult roles and life healthily. On the other end of the spectrum adolescents who were not able to achieve this Erikson described as lacking the preparedness to move into their life roles. Identity influences our values, decisions, decision making ability, level of ability to commit, relationships, crisis management, emotional stability, work ethics etc…

      Jesus, though he was fully God when in his human body, was also fully man and experienced everything we experience—including trials and temptations—just as we do. What kept Jesus from sinning and entering the curse of sin and death, other than being God’s son incarnate? Jesus did not just resist temptation or stay away from sin and have all authority and power for healing and restoring because he is God’s son; he was empowered because he understood who he is by revelation through God’s holy spirit. While he was as a human man, he also remained obedient to God the Father. He was firmly rooted in his identity and his Father God. Jesus had to go through process just as we do thus showing us the order of the process and the proper way to go through.

      One of the greatest life-changing events I have experienced happened when I accepted Jesus Christ into my life. My life changed dramatically, in many ways for the better, but I continued to struggle with What now? I went through years of difficulties, taking three steps forward and two steps back. I could not figure out why. I knew there was more to it than just believing and continuing to go through life the same way as I did before I became a believer of Christ. Early on, I went to Bible College because God was leading me to learn about who he is, what exactly I believed and teaching me obedience by faith.

      Another significant life event and spiritual process came when I was diagnosed with a rare cancer and was later healed by the Lord. My faith developed greatly at that time. My oncologist confessed at my one-year checkup that she and my other attending medical providers were shocked that I had recovered—the progression of the cancer by the time they had started chemotherapy had not made survival likely. Even after that, however, I continued to struggle spiritually and in life, always searching to find who I was and my purpose. I always felt rejected and like I was treading water just to get a breath now and then. Nothing I did seemed to help or bring change.

      I went to church, Bible studies, and revivals. I read and studied for years, trying to figure out what my problem was. I prayed and talked with other Christians. I believed in Jesus, and I believed that I had a healthy understanding of who God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit are. However, my understanding of God was vague and I did not understand who I was. I knew I was a sinner in need of a savior. That is pretty much where it stopped. I have learned since that many who struggle believe about and/or have an understanding of God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit—even Satan believes and knows. As I began to examine who I was in relation to Christ Jesus, I realized that my level of maturity and identity is completely dependent on him. Everything seemed to come together for me as I awakened to who I am. I could see differently many of the issues I had struggled with for years.

      When a trial or temptation comes up now, I can see it and handle it from a different perspective and stance. Through the loving grace of God, my heart, eyes, and understanding are open to God and to my identity in Christ. Our relationship grows more intimate as I am increasingly open to him. As a result, my relationships with others have changed as well. Some relationships have ended, while others have become more meaningful, and new relationships have blossomed—all for good and God’s glory. When I was

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