“What Does Your Identity Say About You?”
Seeing ourselves through God’s eyes, not in others’ opinions
When you look back at your reflection in the mirror, what do you see? Who are you? When was the last time you questioned who you were? As we go through our day-to-day tasks in life, sometimes we can become so clouded by our circumstances that we forget who we are and who we belong to. We define ourselves by knowing that our identity is rooted in Christ. Our identity is not defined by the things we do, but by the love God has given us. The degree, job, house, car, internship, business, relationships, or promotion—yes those are wonderful things but it’s just a bonus to who we are and the assignment that God has for us. We are also friends, siblings, students, leaders, and dreamers. Let’s not consume negative views and thoughts of ourselves but remember the things of how God sees us. As Psalms 139:14 says, “I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” Grow confidently knowing that you are secure and made in God’s image. We may look and see the flaws but God looks at us and sees our worth. He sees that we are beautiful, chosen and that we are seen.
There was a season when I thought my worth came from how much I could do for others but God gently reminded me that I am already loved simply because I belong to Him. Identity isn’t about striving–it’s about surrendering and receiving. We are not defined by our failures, our family background, or our fears, we are defined by God’s love. Who does God say you are? We are chosen. 1 Peter 2:9, “But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” We are loved. Jeremiah 31:3, “The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you.” We are created with purpose. Ephesians 2:10, “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
I used to think my purpose had to look like someone else’s calling. But God didn’t create carbon copies—He created originals. Ask yourself, Lord, who do you say I am? What voices are you listening to? Your identity isn’t something you have to earn, it’s something you’re invited to embrace. You are who Christ says you are. When you know who you are in Christ the lies of the world lose their power.
