Reclaiming Who God Created You to Be
By Mike Breaux
Do you know who you are? If someone were to ask, "Who are you anyway?" what would you say?
It's normal to respond by saying something about what you do, or where you come from, or who you hang with, or numerous other possibilities. "I'm a pastor, I'm a mom, I drive a truck, I'm Sue's best friend, I'm...(fill in the blank)." Good, all good. Your descriptors tell others something about you. They're what make you interesting.
But, says Mike Breaux, they can too easily lay claim to far more of your life than they deserve. And that misappropriation is a recipe for disaster, because it has the power to steal away your very identity.
Breaux writes, "I've learned from personal experience and through my conversations with hundreds of victims that four situations are especially problematic."
- Relationships - When that important person disappears from your life...when the admiring crowd vanishes...who are you when the only person you've got left is you?
- Appearance - If you could only be thinner, fitter, handsomer, curlier, more muscular, or prettier, then your craving for acceptance could be satisfied. Or would it?
- Success - Making the most of your life is good. But when the all-consuming pursuit of the corner office, the trophy, or the applause becomes your identity, it can and does wreck lives, relationships, and even one's very soul.
- The Past - Whether through parental judgments, painful experiences, or your own past behaviors that result in shame or guilt, the past can keep you from knowing and enjoying your true identity.
In these pages, you'll learn more about each of these four variations of identity theft. More importantly, you'll learn about the remedy. Where once there was theft and loss, you'll find restoration and health as you encounter the powerful truth of God's unfailing love.
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