What makes the greatest difference for me in my daily life? Knowing my identity.
My identity is not a wife, mother, or friend. It is not my career or lack of one. It is not my beauty or plain-ness. My identity does not change with the circumstances of life.
My identity is a creation of God, daughter of Eve, treasure of Christ, and helper.
As a creation of God, I am sure of my origin. As a daughter of Eve, I have connection to His-Story. As a treasure of Christ I have value because He paid the highest price for me. As a helper, I have a noble vocation of helping men glorify God, bring order out of chaos, and guarding the treasure of life redeemed in Christ. As a helper, I serve my neighbors and influence the culture for good.
When I’m feeling neglected, misunderstood, or unappreciated, I do well to remember my identity. When feelings of inadequacy rise up, I do well to remember my identity. When the mirror tells the truth of my age and my failures outnumber my successes, I do well to remember my identity.
My identity? A creation of God and treasure of Christ. Trusting this, I am less affected by a bad day, sour mood, or hurt feelings. Trusting this, I am set free from the chains I bind around myself and more available for God’s purpose.
Trusting this, I can rest at night.
The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning: great is Your faithfulness.
(Lamentations 3:22-23)
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