Kristin Kurtz

Welcome to the Hope Unlocked podcast . I'm your host , Kristin Kurtz , and I'm also the founder of New Wings Coaching . I help and empower wildhearted and adventurous women of faith feeling caged and stuck , unlock their true purpose and potential , break free from limitations and thrive with confidence , courage and hope . If you're curious to learn more about coaching with me , head to newwingscoaching . net and be sure to explore the show notes for ways to connect with me further . Get ready to dive in as we uncover empowering keys and insights in this episode . So tune in and let's unlock hope together .

Kristin Kurtz

Welcome back to Tuesday Thoughts on the Hope Unlocked podcast . Today we're diving deep into one of the most important questions we can ask ourselves who am I and who does he say I am ? Maybe you've heard that we're each called by name , that we're intentionally designed and formed by God , but what does that really mean for us ? Today , I'm going to explore what it means to be known by name , the power of understanding our identity and the strength we can draw from that truth , especially when life's challenges cause us to question it . I want to start with the foundational truth . You are not an accident . I'm going to say that again . You are not an accident . You are here on purpose . I'm going to say that again . You are here on purpose . You are known by God . Say that again . You are known by God . Psalm 139 , 13 through 14 says for you created my inmost being . You knit me together in my mother's womb . I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made . This is the truth that grounds us . Before we were even born , we were called by name . We were known , loved and held with a purpose in mind . Just imagine you were already seen , already loved , before you could even take a breath . That truth alone is powerful . So I want to dig a little deeper into the idea of being called by name . Have you ever looked up the meaning of your name ? Have you ever wondered what that significance might carry ?

Kristin Kurtz

Names are so powerful . They're one of the first things you're given in life and they often hold a meaning , whether we know it or not . So what does your name mean ? Does it reflect something about you , something you were created to be or to embody ? For example , my name Kristen means follower of Christ , and actually that couldn't be farther from the truth until I was 25 . But that's a story for another day , and for me , this reminds me of my purpose and my calling to walk closely with God and to help others to do the same . It grounds me . So I encourage you to consider the meaning behind your own name . See if there's something powerful or comforting there , something that reminds you of who you are .

Kristin Kurtz

So here's a big question for us all who are you ? Who does God say you are ? Who are you if someone were to ask you , how would you answer ? Think about it . When someone calls your name , you respond naturally , instinctively . You don't stop to question it or wonder if you're really the person they're calling . You just are , and that's the heart of identity . It's something true and unwavering , regardless of your circumstances . It's not a title or role . It's the core of who you are , loved and called by God . This is the kind of identity we can stand firmly in . But here's the reality .

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There will be times , maybe even daily , when the enemy or the world tries to shake this identity . We've all experienced it right . When people question us or criticize us sometimes even the loudest critic is our own mind we start to doubt , to question our worth , our purpose . We might even start to believe lies , that we're not enough , that we're not worthy , that we're a mistake . But those lies are attacks meant to knock us off our foundation , and here's what we have to do Recognize them , reject them and stand firmly in the truth of who we are , because if we don't , those lies can start to feel like reality .

Kristin Kurtz

For some of us , it might be as simple as looking in the mirror and seeing things we don't like . Maybe there are days when you look in the mirror and think why am I even here ? Am I just a mistake ? If that's ever been you , I want to say this . If that's ever been you , I want to say this you are not a mistake . Every part of you is crafted with care , with intention and with love . When you look in the mirror , I want you to see yourself as God sees you Unique , cherished and purposeful creation . Nothing about you is accidental . I want to say that again . Nothing about you is accidental . Every gift , every quirk , every trait , it all has meaning .

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So , as we wrap up in Kristen coaching fashion , here's a few questions to carry with you . I invite you to take time to journal them , sit with the Lord , meditate on them . So here's the first question who are you ? Who does God say you are ? The second question what does your name mean ? Is there something special about it that you haven't considered ? The next question are there any lies or doubts you need to release in order to fully embrace who you are ? And then , finally , what truths from God can you speak over yourself each day to remind you of your true identity ? These are questions worth revisiting again and again , because our identity is something we grow into over time and sometimes we have to remind ourselves of these truths .

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So thank you so much for joining me in this episode . My prayer is that you step into the truth of who you are with courage and confidence that you know deep down you are not a mistake . You are here on purpose , loved , known and called by name . Don't let anyone or anything shake that truth . Be you boldly . I'm going to say that again . Be you boldly , knowing you're exactly who you're meant to be . So thanks for listening . I look forward to the next Tuesday Thoughts . Until then , remember you are fully seen , fully loved and never alone in your journey .