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Living By Faith, Not By Sight

Living by faith, not by sight

"But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life."

1 Timothy 6:11-12, 17-19

All Scriptures throughout my website are referenced from the NIV unless otherwise noted.

Dr. Jeff Horacek

Who Am I? Why Am I Here?

Updated: Mar 26, 2022

Timeless Questions

The Bible Has Your Answers


This Is Who I Am

All that I am, I am because of Jesus Christ. No fear, no doubts, no guilt, no shame—this is who I am:

I Am Loved and Accepted:

 John 1:12 I am a beloved child of God.

 John 10:28 I have eternal life with Christ, and no one can snatch me out of His hand.

 Romans 8:35–39 Absolutely nothing can separate me from the unconditional love of Christ.

 Philippians 3:20 I am a citizen of heaven.

 Ephesians 1:4–5 I was chosen by God before creation and adopted as His child.

 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 I belong to God because I was bought with the price of Christ and the Holy

Spirit dwells within me.

 Romans 5:1 I have been justified (declared righteous) by my faith in Jesus Christ.

 Colossians 1:13–14 I have been redeemed by Christ and forgiven of my every sin.

 Hebrews 4:14–16 I have direct access to God’s throne of mercy and grace through Jesus.

 Colossians 2:9–10 I have the fullness and completeness of Christ in me.

 1 Corinthians 6:17 I am united with Christ and one with Him in spirit.

I Am Secure in Christ:

 2 Corinthians 5:17 I am a new creation in Christ, the old me is no more.

 Ephesians 4:22–24 I put off the old self and put on the new in the attitude of my mind with

righteousness and holiness of Christ.

 Romans 8:1–2 I am free from all condemnation and free from the power of sin and death.

 Ephesians 3:12 I may approach God with full freedom, confidence, and assurance.

 Romans 8:28 I know that God is working for my good in all things.

 Philippians 1:6 I am confident that God will complete the good work He’s begun in me.

 2 Corinthians 1:21–22 I am established, anointed, sealed, and guaranteed by His Spirit in me.

 Galatians 2:20 Because Christ gave His life for me, I live not for me but for Christ in me.

 2 Timothy 1:7 I have not been given a spirit of fear, but of power, love, a sound mind,

and self-discipline.

 1 John 5:18 I am fully safe and secure and the evil one cannot harm me.

 Deuteronomy 31:6 The Lord is always with me—never will He leave me or forsake me.

I Am Significant and Valuable:

 Genesis 1:27 I am made in God’s image by His perfect design.

 Psalm 139:14 I am fearfully and wonderfully made, knit together by the hands of God.

 Jeremiah 1:5 I have been set apart by God for His good purpose.

 Jeremiah 29:11 God has a unique and special plan for me—not for harm—but to give me

hope, prosperity, and a future.

 Ephesians 2:10 I am God’s handiwork, prepared by Him to do His good works.

 1 Corinthians 3:16 I am God’s temple and He resides in me.

 1 Peter 2:9 I am chosen, a part of God’s royal priesthood, holy, and His special

possession.

 John 15:16 I have been chosen and appointed by God to bear good fruit that lasts.

 John 15:5 I am directly connected to Christ, the vine, to bear much good fruit.

 Ephesians 2:6 I am seated with Christ Himself in heaven.

 Philippians 4:13 I can do all these things through Christ who strengthens me.


Say it again, over and over. This is who I am!



This Is Why I’m Here

All that I do, I do because of Jesus Christ. Salt, light, love, truth—this is why I’m here:

I Was Created to Love and Worship:

 Matthew 22:37–38 The Greatest Commandment—To love the Lord your God

with all that you are.

 Matthew 22:39 The Second Greatest Commandment—To love your

neighbor as yourself.

 Exodus 20:3–5 To worship the Lord your God and no other gods, idols, or

images.

 Deuteronomy 6:6 To keep His commandments, keeping them in your heart.

 Revelation 7:12 To praise and glorify His holy name.

 1 John 1:6–7 To be in continuous fellowship with Him and with other

believers.

 Hebrews 12:28 To be always thankful in reverence and awe.

 James 1:22 To know His Word and to do what it says.

I Was Created to Represent Christ:

 Luke 9:23 To take up your cross daily and follow Christ.

 Colossians 4:6 To be the salt in the message of Christ.

 Matthew 5:16 To let Christ’s light in you shine before others.

 2 Corinthians 8:23 To be Christ’s representative on earth.

 Romans 12:2 To not conform with this world but to be continuously

transformed by the mind of Christ.

 Mark 3:35 To do God’s will.

 Luke 11:4 To forgive as we are forgiven.

 John 15:12 To love each other as Christ has loved you.

I Was Created to Do Good Works:

 Joshua 24:15 To serve the Lord and Him alone.

 Jeremiah 29:11 To follow His plan of hope and prosperity for your life.

 Esther 4:14 To be prepared to do His will for such a time as this.

 Ephesians 2:10 To do the good works God has prepared in advance for

you to do.

 Luke 6:38 To give bountifully as it has been given unto you.

 Matthew 25:23 To use all your talents, gifts, abilities, and resources to

glorify God.

 2 Thessalonians 1:4 To endure trials, tribulations, and persecutions for His

name's sake.

 Matthew 28:19-20 The Great Commission—To go forth and make disciples of

all the nations and to teach them His ways.


Do it again, over and over. This is why I’m here!


You can access and download these two copywrited documents, This Is Who I Am, and This Is Why I'm Here for personal use on the Resources page of my website JeffHoracek.com/resources.

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