Slavery/Orphan Mindset

Sonship Mindset

1. Victim - “whoa is me”, I am powerless, helpless

1. Overcomer - more than conquerors, I can do all things

2.  Poverty - expectation of lack, take what you can get because you don’t have a Father looking out for you

2. Abundance - I have the riches of Christ, a wealthy and generous Father and His Spirit inside with unlimited wisdom and resource in every situation

3. Comparison - my value is based on being more or less than someone else, leads to pride “I am awesome or I am a loser”

3. Family - Father gives me value and affirmation therefore I can celebrate you

4. Competition - I need to be the best to be blessed or have more value

4. Team - I am with you and for you win or lose because we are in this together, your success is my success

5. Performance - striving because my worth is based on how well I do, the pressure is on me but right works don’t produce a right heart, relationships performance driven

5. Rest - “It is finished”, you have been made righteous and enough in Christ, his yoke is easy, just say ‘yes’ and obey and let Him handle the results, a right heart produces right works, relationships driven by love

6. God is distant - He tolerates me in my weakness and imperfection

6. God is near - Father loves being with me and I bring delight to Him as His child

7. Always Fall Short - I don’t measure up and deserve punishment

7. Always In Line for Blessing - Christ fully measured up and gave His right standing to me - by His merit, Father wants to bless me, trained and disciplined not punished

8. Condemnation - I am bad and I need to keep a distance until I improve my performance

8. Conviction - “I am always drawing you closer and am committed to removing everything in your life that hinders love!”

9. Work to be someone - slave is accepted by his performance

9. Work because I am someone - I am a son with favor, resources and influence and I make a difference

10. Fear - I am alone and without help or protection.  I am tolerated at best.  

10. Confidence - You are with me and for me and will see me through, at home in Father’s love.  I am celebrated by the Father!