Who Am I, Really?
Many times, we lose sight of who we are. Stress, busy schedules, and hardship cloud clear vision, and we only see the remnants of our broken, empty pieces. It is in these moments when we rely on the world’s opinions to form perceptions of our own, and as though we look into a mirror—which has no point of view by itself—we trust the information others reflect to us. By doing this, we usually miss seeing our true selves.
This state of altered vision comes easily. Often, we grow accustomed to valuing inaccurate voices.
“Oh, you’re an author!”—or artist, or archer, someone said. Although we enjoy partaking in our passions, others label us as if these things were painted across our faces for all to see. We even introduce ourselves by stating our career, if we have one, as if our occupaiton were the deciding category everyone should place us by. Before my accident, I was a first a student, then a youth leader and farmer.
Sadly, at times, we’ve all believed the voices.
If we base our identity on what we do, our hope is lost. In my case, one day I’ll be too old to shoot an arrow. Will my fingers always permit me to type? Because of my injury, I’ve already had to stop painting.
And if my identity should be based on something more, this leads me to ask:
Who am I, really?
To truly know who I am, I must fix my eyes on Jesus. When I hear His voice and listen to who and what my Creator says I am—and what He has made me to be—I have a value and purpose that extends far greater than anything I could ever accomplish on my own. I quiet myself and read His words. They are printed so I don’t forget them. At times, these verses bring me to tears. I gaze upon them and read them slowly. They heal me. Perfect me. Strengthen me. Encourage, deliver, and push me forward.
I am God’s child.
John 1:12
I belong to God.
1 Cor 6:20
I am God’s workmanship.
Ephesians 2:10
I am a member of God’s family.
Ephesians 2:19
I am chosen.
John 15:16
I am Christ’s friend.
John 15:15
I am not alone.
Hebrews 13:5
I matter.
Psalm 139:17-18
After reading these verses, does the Bible’s take on what God says about you change your perspective?
Let me know in the comments.