Who are you?
Who are you deep inside? Where do you get your identity from?
The evil one is a master at stealing our identity. John 10:10 tells us, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…” He is constantly trying to make us think that worth should be determined by our accomplishments, our looks, our income, our heritage, ect. But we all have those fears and whispers about it all not being enough.
God tells us a different story. He gives us a story of hope. “For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Psalm 139:13, 14 It’s not about my accomplishments or my weaknesses or my trying harder and harder. It's about God’s goodness.
God is inviting us into a story of newness. “For we are God's masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.” Ephesians 2:10 NLT. God is inviting me into a story of living my design that he made in me. That sounds like a much more enjoyable life to me!
Challenge for the week: Take some quiet time and reflect on the unique things God made in you. Talk with God about how he wants to shine through those things.