When I came back to my faith, the phrase “identity in Christ” was one of those things I’d hear but never fully grasp. It sounded nice, but what did it really mean for daily life? Over time, I realized it’s not just a label — it’s a God-given reality that changes everything. If we don’t know who we are in Him, we’ll believe whatever lies the enemy or this world try to sell us.I Am Who You Say is a five-verse, battle-cry gospel funk anthem that takes the truth of Scripture and puts it on your lips until it’s locked in your heart. It’s part declaration, part worship, and 100% rooted in who Jesus says you are — forgiven, adopted, set apart, empowered, and secure.

Lyrics

Verse 1 – ForgivenI was buried deep in shame (Psalm 103:12),But You called me by my name (Isaiah 43:1).Grace rewrote my history (Ephesians 2:4–5),Now Your mercy covers me (Titus 3:5).

Verse 2 – AdoptedI’m no longer lost or stray (Luke 15:4–6),I’m Your child in every way (John 1:12).You have sealed me as Your own (Ephesians 1:13–14),And my heart’s Your holy home (1 Corinthians 3:16).

Verse 3 – Set ApartIn the darkness I will shine (Matthew 5:14–16),I’m Your lamp by Your design (Ephesians 2:10).Not defined by where I’ve been (2 Corinthians 5:17),I am made brand new within (Romans 6:4).

Verse 4 – EmpoweredI am armed with truth and light (Ephesians 6:14–17),Clothed in power for the fight (Acts 1:8).Spirit-breathed and Spirit-led (Romans 8:14),By Your hand my steps are stead (Psalm 37:23).

Verse 5 – SecureNothing in this world below (Romans 8:38–39),Nothing I will face or know (John 10:28–29),Can remove me from Your hand—In Your love I’ll always stand (1 Corinthians 15:58).

Pre-ChorusEvery lie must bow, every fear must fade,When I stand on the truth of the price You paid (John 8:32, Colossians 2:15).

Chorus – Battle CryI am who You say I am (1 Peter 2:9) — no lie will shake my stand (Ephesians 6:13).Chosen, loved, forever free (Galatians 5:1),Your cross has spoken victory (Colossians 2:14).I’ll shout Your truth until the night is gone (Psalm 96:3),I am who You say, and I march on.

Final Chorus (with lift)I am who You say I am — no chain can hold me down (John 8:36).Redeemed, restored, I wear the crown (2 Timothy 4:8).Your blood has sealed my destiny (Hebrews 9:12),Your Spirit fights and speaks for me (Romans 8:16–17).I’ll shout Your truth until the night is gone,I am who You say, and I march on!

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