Brennan ManningOur identity rests in God's relentless tenderness for us revealed in Jesus Christ.
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Our identity rests in God's relentless tenderness for us revealed in Jesus Christ. This quote is the summary of our faith. It talks about our identity as Christians and how it depends not on us but on God. So, what is "identity" anyway? Well, everyone has an inner essence or "self" which gives them their own sense of self-worth and self-awareness.
The part of you that knows what you like and what you want to do is your identity. This quote says that our identity is in Jesus Christ, our Savior.
Source: Abbas Child: The Cry Of The Heart For Intimate Belonging
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