In a world that constantly tells us who we are based on our performance, appearance, or past, it’s easy to lose sight of our true identity. But there is a clear lens through which we are meant to see ourselves: through the blood of Jesus.

This isn’t just a religious concept—it’s a transformational reality that changes everything. God doesn’t see you the way others do. He doesn’t even see you the way you often see yourself. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, God sees you as clean, innocent, holy, and dearly loved.

The Old You: Driven by Self, Separated from God

Before encountering Jesus, we are driven by self-centered desires—trying to find love, security, and meaning in all the wrong places. We may never shed literal blood, but in a figurative sense, we wound others in the pursuit of our own agendas—through harsh words, broken promises, envy, pride, or selfish ambition.

“Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths.”

— Isaiah 59:7 NKJV

This is life apart from God—a broken identity searching for worth in a broken world.

Jesus Shed His Blood to Rescue You

But God, in His incredible mercy, sent Jesus—not to judge us, but to rescue us. Jesus didn’t come to condemn your brokenness but to take it upon Himself. He shed His blood to free you from the old self and to put this fallen world behind you.

“But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”

— Romans 5:8 NKJV

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.”

— Ephesians 1:7 NKJV

Through the cross, Jesus not only paid for your sins—He gave you a brand-new identity.

You Are Now Clean, Innocent, and Holy

The blood of Jesus doesn’t just cleanse—it transforms. You are no longer the sum of your failures. You are no longer distant from God. You are no longer guilty.

“And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled… to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight.”

— Colossians 1:21–22 NKJV

When the Father looks at you, He sees you through the lens of Jesus’ finished work. You are not tolerated—you are cherished. You are not barely forgiven—you are fully accepted.

You Are Seated with Christ in Heavenly Places

This new identity doesn’t just clean you up—it elevates you. Spiritually, you’ve been raised with Christ and positioned in a place of victory and intimacy with the Father.

“…and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

— Ephesians 2:6 NKJV

You don’t have to live beneath the weight of sin, shame, or your past. You have been seated above them, united with Christ, empowered to live from a place of confidence and rest.

You Are Reunited with the Father and Filled with His Love

Because of Jesus’ blood, you’re no longer separated from God. You have direct access to the Father—not based on your righteousness, but His.

“Therefore, brethren, having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus…”

— Hebrews 10:19 NKJV

“The love of God has been poured out in our hearts by the Holy Spirit who was given to us.”

— Romans 5:5 NKJV

This love fills you from the inside out. You are no longer a spiritual orphan. You are a beloved child of God.

Practical Steps: Living in the Finished Work of Jesus

How do you begin to see yourself as God sees you?

1. Renew Your Mind Daily with God’s Word

Truth doesn’t come from feelings or social media—it comes from Scripture.

“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”

— Romans 12:2 NKJV

Read the Word. Meditate on it. Speak it. Let it become more real to you than your past or emotions.

2. Confess and Agree with God’s View of You

Your words shape your reality. Declare what God says is true:

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy.”

— Psalm 107:2 NKJV

Speak life over yourself. Align your mouth with Heaven’s verdict.

3. Put Off the Old, Put On the New

You’ve been made new—but now you must choose to live like it.

“Put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man… and put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”

— Ephesians 4:22–24 NKJV

Turn from shame, bitterness, and fear. Choose humility, boldness, and grace.

4. Ask the Holy Spirit to Reveal Jesus in You

Transformation is not by effort, but by grace through the Spirit. Invite Him in

“My little children, for whom I labor in birth again until Christ is formed in you…”

— Galatians 4:19 NKJV

Let the Holy Spirit reveal Christ alive in you, and your actions will begin to reflect your new identity.

5. Walk Boldly in Your God Given Purpose

You were not saved to stay stuck—you were saved to shine.

“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

— Isaiah 60:1 NKJV

Pursue your purpose. Do all to the glory of God. You are not disqualified—you are called, equipped, and sent.

Confession / Positive Affirmation Prayer

Speak this aloud to renew your heart and align your identity with Heaven’s truth:

Father, I thank You for the blood of Jesus.
I believe Jesus died for me while I was still a sinner.
His blood has washed me clean. I am forgiven. I am free.

I confess today that I am a child of God.
I am no longer a slave to sin, fear, or shame.
Jesus intercedes for me, and His blood speaks better things over my life—mercy, not judgment; healing, not punishment; restoration, not rejection.

Through His blood, I am:

• Redeemed (Ephesians 1:7)

• Justified (Romans 5:9)

• Sanctified (Hebrews 10:10)

• Cleansed (1 John 1:7)

• Bold before the Father (Hebrews 10:19)

God sees me as holy, innocent, and blameless in His sight.
I put off the old me, and I put on the new—created in righteousness and true holiness.

I have been raised with Christ and seated in heavenly places.
I am filled with the love of the Father.
I am empowered by the Holy Spirit.
I will walk boldly in my calling to bring glory to God in all I do.

There is no condemnation for me, because I am in Christ Jesus.
I choose to see myself through the finished work of the cross.
I choose to live as God’s beloved child—redeemed, restored, and alive with purpose.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Final Thoughts

You are not your past.
You are not your sin.
You are not your shame.

You are a new creation—seen, loved, and empowered by God. Through Jesus’ blood, you are invited to see yourself the way He does: clean, holy, and full of purpose.

Today, believe it. Speak it. Walk in it.

Let the blood of Jesus define you—
not your past, not your performance, and not your pain.