Tag: #identity

Finding Our Identity in a Changing World

We live in a world that is changing faster than ever. Something trending today will be forgotten when a new trend takes over. Something popular today will be out of people’s mind when a newer thing emerges. A viral influencer can be hottest person in social media until he/she is replaced by another viral influencer…

The World Offers Many Identities

In the midst of all this change, it is a challenge to define who we are in the fast-paced ever-changing world. We tend to define ourselves by what we do, what we own and how others perceive us. We describe our identities based on our career, or achievements, or relationships. However, these do not define who we are.

Identity Needs a Strong Foundation

Just as a building requires a strong foundation, our identity needs something stable, strong and unchanging. Our identity begins with who God says we are.

”See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!” — 1 John 3:1

God calls us His beloved children. We are loved, known and redeemed by God. Whatever happens in the world, or to us – we belong to a loving Heavenly Father. This is the foundation of our identity.

A Strong Foundation helps us Navigate Change

Change is inevitable. The world will continue to evolve. Technology will continue to advance. New opportunities and challenges will emerge.

But when our identity is grounded in something unchanging, we can face whatever challenges with greater confidence and peace. And we know we are never alone.

We do not need to follow trends to be accepted. We do not need to pretend to be someone else to blend into a group. We do not need to sacrifice who we are to be approved by others.

Our identity is rooted in Christ. In this ever changing world, we need to remain rooted in the truth of who we are and who we belong to. In this chaotic world, my faith in God has been the foundation of my identity.

My Invitation

This is my invitation to you today: in a world that is constantly changing, take a moment to reflect on the foundation of your identity. Do not be swayed by trends, popular opinions or latest movements – stand firm in who you are.

Restoring Faith and Identity after Shame and Loss

It was October 2023 when I finally admitted that I was scammed. I couldn’t believe it – how foolish could I be?!! I lost a huge 6-figure sum, but more than that, I lost all my confidence, trust and identity. For months, I cried tears of shame and guilt.

WEEK 8 Theme: Restoring Faith and Identity after Shame and Loss

The experience of being scammed brought deep meaning to the words, “God’s redemption and restoration” – as I lived through it in a real and painful way. I was brought to a lonely desert place, where God redeemed me with His grace and restored me with His love. When all I could feel was shame and I wanted to run far away from God, He pursued me relentlessly with His fierce love and held me tightly in His loving grace.

He brought friends who prayed and supported me, books that enlightened me, and songs that helped me weep. He restored my shaken faith and broken identity. He restored me by renewing who I am.

Weekly Intention

Each of us has past experiences of shame and guilt – but they do not define us:

  1. Identity one past experience that has haunted you for a long time. Find a safe time and space to sit with it and experience the emotions, however painful or uncomfortable they are.
  2. Place your pain and suffering at the foot of the cross – releasing them to our Great Healer, Jesus.
  3. Simply ask Jesus: Please heal me, redeem me and restore me.
  4. Thank God for His great love, mercy and compassion.

Our negative past experiences will continue to hold us captive if we do not release them to God – trapping us with their lies about who we are – lies that we are not enough, or we can’t be trusted, or we have nothing to offer.

I rebuilt my confidence through God’s faithfulness. The money may or may not return in the same form, but something deeper already has – my identity as a daughter of God. This post today is my testimony of God’s redemption and restoration. And also to close this chapter of my life, so that I can move on to new chapters.

Question: What lie did shame plant in me – and what trust is God restoring in my life?