On
one occasion Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do people say I am?" The
people misunderstood who Jesus was, but Peter said, "You are the
Christ." As early as age twelve, Jesus understood his life's purpose. He
told his mother, "I must be about my father's business." Some people
inadvertently develop a negative rather than a positive identity.
The developmental task of adolescence is to begin
cultivating a productive sense of who you are and what you can be. A positive
self- perception evolves over time, but seeds are planted early on. It's
crucial that a positive sense of identity be developed, for those who have a
negative sense of self rarely acquire the peace and joy God intended.
Making
constructive choices by laying a foundation that affects your identity begins by realizing you are God's
creation and loved by him. Romans 8:17 proclaims you were created to be a
co-heir with Jesus. As you visualize, internalize, and accept this promise, you're
in a position to make choices that will be blessed by God.
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