182 || [Solo] Staying True to the Woman God Made You to Be || Merritt Onsa

Send us Fan Mail Identity can feel like an overwhelming subject to discuss, especially if you don’t feel secure in yours. And there are plenty of things in the world vying for our affections so that even if you have a good understanding of the security that comes with your identity in Christ, there are still distractions like comparison, fear, or worldly desires that stand in the way. In this solo episode I share the four mistakes we make as it relates to our identity as we pursue a God-shaped dream:   Looking to the things of this world upon which to build your identity. Comparing your gifts and talents to the gifts and talents of others. Forgetting that the gifts you have are from God. Forgetting that your gifts are to be used. You’ll hear how I’ve struggled, especially with comparison, and a biblically based antidote to all of them. I pray you don’t have to face these difficulties on your own! That’s a huge burden to carry by yourself, so I hope you’ll jump over to the Devoted Dreamers Facebook group and share what this episode brought up for you, how you’re asking God for help with this in the New Year and anything we can be praying about for you as you pursue Him and your dream with all your heart. NEXT STEPS: In case you’re new to the podcast, here are a few other episodes on the topic of identity that you may enjoy: Ep. 107 – You Are a Daughter of the Most High King                          Ep. 111 – How to Find Remarkable Beauty in Ordinary Dreams with Ashley Hales Ep. 113 - You Were Created for a Reason Ep. 51 – How to Trust God When Dreams Disappoint with Cari Jenkins   CONNECT WITH MERRITT: Website || Facebook || Instagram   CHECK OUT THE SHOW NOTES: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/182   GET CONNECTED TO OTHER DREAMERS: Find your people in the Devoted Dreamers Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams.       Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android Get Involved. Support the Devoted Dreamers Podcast on Patreon.Sign up for Dream Believers. Just $49/month or $490 for the year (get 2 months free!) NEXT STEPS:Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Book a CallLeave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunesSubscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on AndroidJoin the Dream Believers communityMORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST:Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.