Who Am I?

one of the most unpopular questions that we ask, who am i? what's my purpose? what am i living for? what's the purpose of me living when in the end im gonna die anyways?

these questions rarely arise especially when we enjoy our lives and get caught in the happiness that is around us, i bet we only ask this when we ourselves are in a difficult situation in life or maybe just wondering what we are really living for? for me i asked these questions to myself when the pressure is great, the weight of the world in your shoulders are too heavy, those times that you just want to shout and die for a moment just to escape the reality even for just a couple of seconds, maybe for a couple of more minutes.

the reason im writing this blog is because i believe some people might be in the same situation as i were. the situation where the things you always wanted wont satisfy you anymore, the things you get used to doesnt have the same feelings you have with it before, the feeling where something is lacking, the time where you look for life's own meaning and purpose because you are tired of the way things around you works.

the Bible says we are a mist that appears for a little while then vanishes. if that is what we are, then what is the reason why we are here?  i've pondered this thought for a while, did a lot of foolish things, things that they said are fun but deep inside me im not enjoying it. i hanged out with my friends, joined their activities, thinking i can find what im looking for with them. i get into a relationship, lots of them(trust me, it may sound cool, but im not proud of it). i compromised to look for that thing i believe can complete me, stayed late at work, hoping its rewards might be the one im looking for. all those things, didnt even come close to what i was looking for.

the world shows us what's cool, it tells us what seems right. it tells us who we are. but deep inside it all feels so wrong.

IDENTITY. that was the word i am looking for. who am i? knowing who you are reveals your purpose. a Doctor heals, a Soldier protects, a Mother takes care, does identity leads to purpose? are we identified by our achievements? by what we do? what if we fail? what if i make a mistake? are we still as valuable as before?  are we identified through our loved ones? by our friends? what if they were gone? what if they dont like us anymore? what will be our identity then? who are we? why is identity so important?


Identity leads to purpose. there are many ways to establish your identity, who you think you are is who you will be. again, it's who you think you are NOT what other people think of you.what others think of you wont affect the way you see at yourself UNLESS you allow them to. identity is one of life's foundation. our personality, the way we do things, it is all influenced by our identity. who do you think you are? i remember a friend of mine told me, "you become who you worship".
well, for me worship is a big word but if you gave time to think of it, its quite true. a fan always adores and imitates his or her idol. they want to be like their idol, from looks, to clothes, dont they?


now, im going straight to the point. our real identity is found in God's Word. the Bible says, we are fearfully and wonderfully made, that we are God's Masterpiece. this is what i learned in my life and what i want to share to you right now, an identity based on the world is unstable, always changing, never satisfying but an identity based on God's word is stable and never ending. the word says we are God's children(1 John 3:1-2), we are loved(John 3:16), that He chose us even before the world began(Eph.1:4), that you belong to Him(2 peter 2:9). that he sacrificed himself so that you will be redeemed that you are a new creation! all the things you did before, it is all good with God.(2 Cor. 5:17;21). He is not mad with you anymore!( Isaiah 54:10). and he has plans for you(Jeremiah 29:11). if you read the Word of God, there are still a lot of things to know. all he wants is for you to come back home. come back to Him, just like the prodigal son, he admits that he sinned and we know what happened next, his Father forgive him. i want to tell you that you are forgiven, how bad your sin may be, how worse might be your past, God forgave you he cares for you. you might be abused before, God will restore you. whatever it is that happened on your life, God will definitely redeem you because He loves you. if you haven't accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior i encourage you to do so, your life will definitely change for the better. a simple prayer of confession and accepting him as savior will do.


whatever may be the challenges that you will face in the future, knowing your identity in Christ and how much he loves you, you'll get through it i am certain, he never failed before, He is our Rock in which we stand.

we have different specific purpose in life, let's ask God what's his will and purpose for us. and let us thank Him and Worship Him for who He is. the reason we are here is because we are made to worship (1 Colossians 1:16)