Our group was excited to get back together to go through the second week of the All Pro Dad men’s study. After a few minutes of sharing what was learned about love and leadership as we went through the home training materials with our families, we jumped into the week 2 group training questions on knowing your makeup, the first of seven essentials to be a hero to your kids. This week I was interested to see how Daniel – one of the youngest guys in our office – would answer the question, “Who am I?” Here’s what he said:
Being in my mid-20s, this is a question I’m still trying to tackle. My biggest challenge to answering this question about my identity is applying what I know to be true about myself through God’s Word to my unbelieving heart. I can give you “Sunday school answers” – I can tell you that I am a child of God and that my identity is in Him – but do I truly believe that? If so, why do I worry so much? Why do I prioritize other things above God? What am I really chasing after?
This week’s discussion provided some great reminders that I was able to meditate on and brought me renewed hope. The first reminder is that I was created in God’s likeness and my value and worth are found in this unique truth. Second, I know I am still a fallen, sinful person, but through Christ, I was reminded that I am a brand new creation. Lastly, I was reminded that I am loved unconditionally. My value and identity are in God alone and not in my performance or in the image others have of me.
I now understand that I have to know the answer to the question, “Who am I?” to become an effective leader, both as a husband and as a father. Though I am not married yet, I am praying that God has that in His will for my life and I also hope to be a dad one day. I am glad that I am being challenged to truly understand my identity now so I can help my children grasp their identity as well.
Thanks to Daniel for his honest response. It is so important that we understand that God is our Maker, and that He alone defines who we are. Created in His image, we are His and there is nothing that we can’t do in His will for His glory, including being an All Pro Dad!
If you’re walking through the men’s study with us, what were some things that you took away from Week 2? Any advice or encouragement for those who are having trouble living out the truth they know in their minds? Please leave your thoughts, comments, or questions below.
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