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27: Your First Love: Finding Your Identity In Christ
Discovering your identity in Christ creates a foundation that everything else builds upon. Just as I learned that ballet discipline transfers to other dance styles, I've found that knowing who you are in Christ creates the solid foundation needed for all relationships, including marriage.
The uncertainty of your twenties brings overwhelming questions about career, purpose, relationships, and God's will. When facing these crossroads, I discovered that drawing near to God reveals who I am in Him. This identity isn't tied to success, career, or relationship status—it's anchored in being a child of God, redeemed by Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. A "Christian's Birthright Card" my father gave me, filled with scriptural "I am" statements, became my anchor through difficult decisions.
Understanding Psalm 37:4 transformed my perspective on singleness. When we truly align with God, His desires become our desires. I visualize this as a triangle: when both potential partners pursue God at the apex, they naturally draw closer to each other. While waiting for God's timing, I focused on deepening my relationship with Him and developing my calling. This foundation of security in Christ—not in worldly validation—became precisely what attracted my husband. As a military officer, he needed someone whose strength came from something unchanging, especially during deployments. I boldly told him early in our relationship that he would always be my "second love" after Jesus—and after the initial shock, he recognized this was exactly what he needed in a wife. Whether God has marriage in your future or not, complete surrender to Him prepares you for whatever comes next. Your relationship with Jesus is a full and complete life—let Him be your number one and trust Him to choreograph your next steps.
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By LeanneDiscovering your identity in Christ creates a foundation that everything else builds upon. Just as I learned that ballet discipline transfers to other dance styles, I've found that knowing who you are in Christ creates the solid foundation needed for all relationships, including marriage.
The uncertainty of your twenties brings overwhelming questions about career, purpose, relationships, and God's will. When facing these crossroads, I discovered that drawing near to God reveals who I am in Him. This identity isn't tied to success, career, or relationship status—it's anchored in being a child of God, redeemed by Christ, and filled with the Holy Spirit. A "Christian's Birthright Card" my father gave me, filled with scriptural "I am" statements, became my anchor through difficult decisions.
Understanding Psalm 37:4 transformed my perspective on singleness. When we truly align with God, His desires become our desires. I visualize this as a triangle: when both potential partners pursue God at the apex, they naturally draw closer to each other. While waiting for God's timing, I focused on deepening my relationship with Him and developing my calling. This foundation of security in Christ—not in worldly validation—became precisely what attracted my husband. As a military officer, he needed someone whose strength came from something unchanging, especially during deployments. I boldly told him early in our relationship that he would always be my "second love" after Jesus—and after the initial shock, he recognized this was exactly what he needed in a wife. Whether God has marriage in your future or not, complete surrender to Him prepares you for whatever comes next. Your relationship with Jesus is a full and complete life—let Him be your number one and trust Him to choreograph your next steps.
Connect with me!
You can find me on Instagram @mrs.leannetuggle or you can email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
Would you like more weekly encouragement? Subscribe to my newsletter Whatever is Lovely and be inspired to open your inbox again.
https://leannetuggle.myflodesk.com/v3r2zwdaik
If this is your first time here and this episode resonated, hit “subscribe” and submit a 5-star rating if you feel genuinely inspired to. Your positive feedback means the world to me!
Episode Sponsors:
Rodan + Fields - Take this brief quiz to find your customized skincare routine!
Red Aspen - Skip the salon appointment and shop here for hands that are hardworking AND elegant.
Whatever is Lovely - Subscribe here to the weekly newsletter designed to encourage you with words of wisdom and relatable content. Be inspired to open your inbox again.