Week 6 - Identity

       Story time! So this week I decided to challenge myself and not wear any makeup at all. God brought this to my mind last week but I honestly didn't feel like giving it up and didnt think it was a big deal for me. However, on monday I was reminded of this and decided to just obey. The cool thing was that when I got to class that morning I noticed that a few of the other of the girls wearing any makeup either. We found out later that God had spoken to us induvidually about doing the same thing for different reasons. It was a little bit uncomfortable in the beginning but as the week progressed I was so happy I did it. I also saved myself 10 minutes of getting ready in the morning! 10 more minutes for devotions with God. Win win! Our world is so focused on outer beauty it's ridiculous. We need to start looking at the heart of people! I'm not saying wearing makeup or caring about how you look is bad; I actually quite enjoy dressing up, I just want the world to know that I don't find my identity in how much makeup I wear. And guess what topic lectures were on this week... Identity! God's a funny one I tell ya.

       We had the amaaaazing Joanne Blaik come and teach us about Identity in Christ all week. I know God created me perfect, and I can quote verses to you, but in reality I wake up every morning believing the opposite. For me this week was a journey of moving my head knowledge down to my heart. Joanne did very well at explaining where the lies we believe come from, the difference between men and women's beliefs about themselves and what the Bible actually says about us. On The last day we were told to write out a list of lies about ourselves that we believe. Things that have been spoken over us in the past or things that have always been an issue for us. Then we were told to write out a list with the corresponding truths. On Friday morning Joanne asked us to one at a time read out the lists of truths in front of everyone. Often more than once, and until we were confident in what we were saying. Every person reacted differently and some truths were harder to proclaim than others. It was difficult  to do but it was also so powerful. This excercise brought heaps of confidence and healing and it was just an awesome experience for everyone. Then we ripped up all the papers with lies on them and prayed for a renewal of our minds. Identity is so important because what you truly believe about yourself affects how you live your life entirely. Believe the one who made you :)

        Just for fun some of the DTS students thought it would be cool to make a video with our identity as the Bible says it. We call these 'I am' statements. Please watch and enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdXNknW6Yko 

     On another note, India is happening in 71 days!  Our information is still limited, but I am so excited for what God is going to do on this trip! I have such a heart for meeting people and hearing their stories. I want to see miracles happen, people's lives changed, and I want to lead people to Jesus. For this trip I still need to raise $2000. God has been faithful in providing me with work and finaces this far and I know He will help me finish raising funds. I would appreciate it so much if you could consider giving to me financially; every contribution means so much! To do so you can shoot me a facebook message/ email or contact my parents. Thank you soo much for everything you guys have already helped me with and for all the prayers !

God is still God. He is still good & He is still changing lives.

Becca

P.S.
Sorry I don't have any pictures from this week, I'll make it up to you next week because we're going on a 3 day adventure from Wednesday to Friday where I'm sure I will have plenty of stories :)