Written by Kristine Brown, a contemporary writer.
As a culture, we’ve grown accustomed to introducing ourselves with a short list of titles that describe who we are or what we do. I might offer my name and follow that with: I’m a teacher, a pastor’s wife, or a writer. Other times, I might say I’m a mom or Mimi, depending on the situation. I’ve learned to be quick about tossing out a few details about my life that define me. Maybe because it helps me connect with the other person. Or, if I’m being totally honest, maybe it makes me feel like I’ve done something worthwhile … like my life is significant because of who I am. But in all the ways I like to identify myself, I never start with the single most important detail that defines who I am, “Hello, my name is Kristine. I am a child of God!” Even saying it aloud right now as I write the words down, I catch myself sitting up a bit taller, lifting my chin a bit higher. There’s something about reminding ourselves that we are children of God that will change our attitude. When our attitude lifts, so does our confidence. I’ve often imagined how people would react if I introduced myself that way, yet I never have the courage to try it. Because most days, I don’t live like I am confident in my role as God’s daughter. I face life’s challenges from a position of defeat rather than from a place of victory through Jesus. I let the distractions and cares of this world weigh on my shoulders until the pressure can be visibly seen in my posture. But that’s not how God wants his precious children to live… We can remember who God says we are, even when life wears us down. We can stand with confidence before the mirror, ready for any challenge, and boldly claim, “I am a child of God!” We are God’s holy people, you and me, His rich and glorious inheritance. Shoulders back and chin up, my friend in the faith. Remember who God says you are.
I pray that your hearts will be flooded with light so that you can understand the confident hope he has given to those he called—his holy people who are his rich and glorious inheritance. [Ephesians 1:18]
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