Identity Crisis

American culture thrives off what we wear, what we drive, what we own, and who we do it with. This temptation exposes a possible weakness in our identity. Not everyone who drives a nice car has an identity crisis; however, we must acknowledge that many of us are motivated to have more because it shapes how we feel about ourselves. We have an identity crisis.

Who we are as a person is not defined by our friends, our possessions, or even our sense of self-worth. We run in a circle, like a hamster on a wheel. We feel better about ourselves when we have that latest gadget, but it quickly fades or becomes outdated, and we feel devalued again.  

The only One who can shape a lasting identity is Jesus. When we learn to build our framework of understanding ourselves based on who He is and what He has done for us, we then build a deeply rooted system of thinking that will last through trends, broken relationships, failures, and successes. The opening to Jude deeply roots our identity in humility, servitude, calling, love, mercy, peace, and loyalty. 

May we learn to push against the temporary trappings of this world and find everlasting joy in who Jesus is and who He says we are.