Devotional Day 26: Who Am I?

• Ephesians 4:25 : "Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another."
• Psalms 139:14-16 : "I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the earth. Your eyes saw my unformed substance; in your book were written, every one of them, the days that were formed for me, when as yet there was none of them."
• To be honest with others you first have to be honest with yourself. You have to understand who you are, what goals you have, your spiritual walk, and what boundaries you have as a person.

     In the Ephesians verse about it speaks of putting away falsehood. Sometimes we not only convince others we are someone we're not, but we convince ourselves of the person we should be. It's important that as Christian brothers and sisters that we encourage on another to be who we truly are on the inside. Don't spend too much of your time trying to become something else for other people. Whether it's seeking popularity or some way to fit in, a majority of us have been guilty changing who we are. Who you are is how you act when no one is watching. It's who you are when you are around your family, people that make you feel the most comfortable. Be secure in your walk with God and don't be afraid to tell other people about that. Don't be afraid to enforce the boundaries you've set for yourself. No amount of senseless acts you do for popularity or others things will ever make up for your dignity. If you are comfortable with God you often times find you are comfortable enough with yourself. Everyone has their weak moments! There will be times when you are pushed out of your comfort zone. How you adjust and still remain true to yourself is what matters. As it says in the Psalms verse above, we are fearfully and wonderfully made. God made you just the way your were supposed to be made, inside and out! He knows every decisions you'll make before you even do it. Just remember, once you've found your goals and boundaries, stick to them! You earn respect, and in the end it all pays off. Trust me! Trust God.

                                                                          Questions/Application

• What are your goals in life? Your boundaries?
• How do you enforce those boundaries? 
• How do you remain true to yourself even when placed in a compromising situation?
• What special gift has God given you?