Remembering Who You Are

From the book Relationships - A Mess Worth Making...

"It is impossible for identity not to be an issue for human beings. God made us relational creatures who make choices based on the way we interpret life. One of the most important ways we try to make sense out of life is by telling ourselves who we are. We all have an "I am_______, therefore I can _____________" way of living. In God's plan, this quest for personal identity is meant to drive us back to him as Creator so that we find our meaning and purpose in him.

The identity I assign myself will always affect the way I respond to you. For example, if I tell myself that I am smarter than you, it will be hard for me to listen when you give me advice. If I tell myself that I deserve your respect, I will watch to see if you are giving me what I think I deserve. In ways like this, my sense of identiy will always shape the way I think about my life and my releationships."