What happens when we truly understand what it means to be a daughter of the King? This soul-stirring conversation with Nadya Dickson, Pastor Sheila Walls, and Pastor Amy Cedrone explores the transformative power of knowing our identity in Christ.
The journey begins with a profound observation: our relationship with our earthly father becomes our first lens through which we view God. For those who experienced critical, absent, or emotionally immature parents, this lens can distort understanding of divine love, leading to performance-driven behavior and constant striving for approval. Yet there's healing available when we discover what it means to be "covered" by our heavenly Father – protected, provided for, and unconditionally loved.
As we remain in Christ, we begin to reflect Him while maintaining our uniqueness. Like siblings who share their father's traits yet express them differently, we each reveal aspects of God's character through our individual personalities. This revelation dismantles competition among believers, replacing it with celebration of our diverse expressions of God's nature.
Perhaps most powerful is the exploration of reclaiming joy. Many have metaphorically "put joy in the closet" due to trauma, not realizing this fruit of the Spirit is their inheritance. Through intentional rewiring of neural pathways – recognizing lies, replacing them with truth from God's Word – we can restore our capacity for joy even amid difficulty.
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Kelley Johnson is a creator, builder, and catalyst who helps leaders achieve breakthrough—personally, professionally, and spiritually. She spent 20 years in corporate leadership before founding KEIRUS, a learning and talent management firm serving thousands of leaders worldwide. Kelley is trained in Spiritually Attuned Leadership and has served in prayer, women’s, and college ministries, as well as on ministry boards.
Kelley is the author of EMERGE! Rise-up, Be Fearless, Take Possession of Your Purpose - a book about overcoming trauma to find your God-given purpose. She also wrote, INFINITE: The Power of Love, a six-session Bible study about diversity, equity and inclusion. Both available on Amazon.
EMERGE! Rise-up, Be Fearless, Take Possession of Your Purpose
INFINITE: The Power of Love
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