Week 3: Living from Identity, Not Performance
- Jamal & LaShaundra Christmas
- Sep 9
- 2 min read
Week 3: Embracing Divine Identity
Theme: You Thrive by Flowing from Who God Says You Are
Key Scripture: Ephesians 2:10
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
Lesson Overview
Thriving in the Divine Flow requires living from identity, not for identity. We must believe what God says about us, allowing our sense of purpose and direction to come from His design, not external validation or comparison.
Lesson Objectives
Discover how divine identity shapes your capacity to flow.
Identify and renounce false identities.
Embrace your unique calling and design.
The Trap of Performance-Based Worth
Teaching Content
God’s Workmanship
You were formed with intention and beauty (Psalm 139:14).
The “works” you’re called to flow in are pre-prepared by God.
Overcoming Identity Blockers
Fear, shame, and comparison distort your identity.
Jesus overcame every temptation to perform for identity (Matthew 4:1–11).
Restoring the Voice of the Father
God declared Jesus' identity before His ministry began (Matthew 3:17).
We, too, must receive identity as sons and daughters before we do the work.
Living from Identity in Christ
Discussion Guide
What does it mean to be God’s workmanship?
What false identities have shaped your life or decisions?
How does comparison block divine flow?
In what ways do you experience confidence in who God made you to be?
Reflection on Galatians 4:6–7
Reflection Questions
What have you believed about yourself that God has not said?
How has fear shaped your actions more than identity?
Write a letter from God to yourself affirming your identity.
Growth Activities
Daily Identity Declaration: Write and speak truths about who you are in Christ.
Scripture Focus: Galatians 2:20, Psalm 139:14, 1 Peter 2:9.
Creative Flow: Draw, write, or journal a vision of yourself walking fully in your God-given identity.
Today we're going over scriptures for our third week session on thriving from what God says about you.
Weekly Challenge:
Affirm Your Divine Identity Daily: Begin each day reminding yourself:
“I am God’s workmanship, and I am a new creation in Christ. I walk in what He prepared for me.”
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