I’m chronically ill since many years. I believe in the Lord Jesus Christ since February 2013 but I learn now since a few months ago rightly dividing the word. But I struggle with so many things day by day. I have not yet understood what it means to be in Christ. By my illness I am doing very often poorly and I’m mentally often on the ground. I can hardly read the Bible it is difficult to me especially in times when I’m suffering. I see only me. My mistakes. My unchristian behavior etc… It’s hard for me only to believe when I see my mistakes etc. in me. What can I do to be strong in faith and to rest in Christ? I have no church here. I’m completely alone. 

Some of the Brethren at the church are working on putting more videos on You-Tube.  Perhaps there will be more soon. The following is a list of some 40 things that happened to you the moment you got saved.  This is your new identification in Christ.  Our job is simply to believe it and give thanks.  In hard and difficult times we see only our old self.  But that is just the flesh.  That is not how God sees us, and that is what counts most.

A PERSON WHO HAS JUST TRUSTED IN THE LORD JESUS CHRIST IS IMMEDIATELY:

1. Saved from the penalty of his sins – I Corinthians 15:2-4; Titus 1:2

2. Reconciled unto God – II Corinthians 5:18-21

3. Redeemed by the blood of Christ – Romans 3:24, Ephesians 1:7

4. Forgiven all trespasses – Colossians 1:14; 2:13

5 Imputed righteousness – Romans 3:22,26

6. Justified by God – Romans 3:24; 5:1

7. Baptized into Christ – I Corinthians 12:13; Romans 6:3

8. Crucified with Christ – Romans 6:3-6; Galatians 2:20

9. At peace with God – Romans 5:1

10. Buried with Christ in baptism – Romans 3:4

11. Risen with Christ unto newness of life – Romans 3:5

12. Quickened – made alive – Ephesians 2:1

13. Dead to the law, alive unto God – Romans 7:4

14. Sanctified (positionally) – I Corinthians 6:11

15. Circumcised (spiritually) – Colossians 2:11

16. Glorified – Romans 8:30

17. Accepted in the Beloved – Ephesians 1:6

18. Adopted as a Son – Ephesians 1:5; Romans 8:15; Galatians 4:5-7

19. Light in the Lord and therefore a Child of Light – Ephesians 5:8

20. Delivered from the power of darkness – Colossians 1:13

21. Translated into the Kingdom of God’s dear Son – Colossians 1:13

22. Made an heir of God – Romans 8:17

23. A joint heir with Christ – Romans 8:17; Ephesians 1:11

24. Sealed with the Holy Spirit – Ephesians 1:13

25. A possession of Christ – Ephesians 1:14

26. Indwelt by the Holy Spirit – I Corinthians 6:19; II Corinthians 1:21

27. Complete in Christ – Colossians 2:10

28. Made nigh unto God – Ephesians 2:13

29. Made a member of the Church, The Body of Christ – Ephesians 1:22,23; I Corinthians 12:13

30. A Partaker of God’s Promise in Christ – Ephesians 3:6

31. A part of the household of God – Ephesians 2:19

32. Given access to God – Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18

33. Under the reign of God’s grace – Romans 5:21; 6:14

34. Made one of God’s peculiar people – Titus 2:14

35. An object of God’s love and grace – Ephesians 1:4; 2:4; 5:2

36. Blessed with all spiritual blessings – Ephesians 1:3

37. An inheritance of God – Ephesians 1:18

38. Given a heavenly position, conversation, citizenship – Ephesians 1:19-23; 2:6; Philippians 3:20

39. A part of God’s will and eternal purpose in His Son – Ephesians 1:9,10; 2:9-11

40. Eternally united in God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – I Thess. 1:1; Col 1:27; Romans 8:9

“Think on these things!” – Philippians 4:8 Hope this helps.