So, today in my speech class, we had to do a journal entry. The one question we had to answer was, Who am I? That was it. We had five minutes to answer that question. I didn't really think about what I was writing until the end when I reviewed it. Here it is:
I am the daughter of the King, I am His being loved child. I am a girl who is sometimes insecure, but is then able to recognize my identity in Him. I am stubborn and extroverted. I tend to be shy in situations that are new or uncomfortable. I am a good listener and somewhat of a hard worker. I am a good student, although I procrastinate. I love my family, but don't always act like it. I am organized in my own unorganized way. I live for my Creator, knowing that He loves me and that is all I need.
When I got done and time was up. I looked at it and all I could think about was how thankful I was that I didn't describe myself in a negative way. A few years ago and maybe even recently too, I would have put some negative things about my appearance or personality. But instead I was able to see how God views me. I was able to see that I knew my identity was in Him and that He valued me. It was so refreshing to see that. I know that I have flaws and that I am far from perfect. I have so much more to learn in my walk with God, but it is refreshing to look in the mirror and know that I am loved more then I will ever know.
A little while ago, my friend and I were talking about how some preachers have their own overall message they want to portray to people. I know that I am not a preacher, nor will I ever be, but if I had to choose something that I would talk to people about if given the chance, it would probably be self worth and identity. I write about it so much on this blog (even though know one reads it), it is so important to me. I pray that I will always be able to see who I am in Christ and in that, I will be able to help others who might struggle with that as well.
p.s. The picture up top is a painting by Norman Rockwell, that I really like.
2 comments:
Awesome, thanks Em! I read your blog :)
Emily, wow. That is so cool. I struggle with the way people view me... a lot. And for some reason, a lot more in the past month or two than normal. I was even thinking about it tonight. I'll need to call you. Thank you for being so encouraging. It's so sweet to be able to see what God's doing in your life, isn't it?
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