I read a piece recently that asked me that question. I remember years ago doing a study on discovering who I am and what plans God had for me. And I had to smile at the timing. As I’m looking at the direction of life regarding the physical limitations of aging, my primary concern is whether I can continue writing. It is my one sure way of sharing Christ with people via the blog, my novels, or devotions.

So, who am I? First of all, I am God’s child. I was adopted into His family through my salvation experience and continued obedience to the truths He has taught through His Holy Scriptures. In my early years, I considered myself a servant, active in church and community, to do whatever pleased the Lord. As I studied evangelism and how to teach it, I began to view myself as an evangelist. Maybe, in some way, I still do via my writing.

But, my thoughts today are not on labeling myself and performing according to those labels. I am me, being me, the woman God has continually taught, led, and rescued from poor choices. He has been my Father, and I am His child. I rejoice in that.

I am in no way saying that labeling myself is something to avoid. If we identify who we are, learn our gifts, and practice them, then I genuinely believe that is pleasing to the Lord. But when a title becomes more important than all other things, we focus on self and not God.

One of the hardest things to hear from God is No! Followed by, Change your direction! A reminder that the timing is His business, not mine, and if I am so enjoying something He’s given me to do but then He says it’s time for something different, I need to be obedient and grateful He loves me enough to lead me to His Plan for my life, and not my own.

So, my friends, those are my thoughts this morning. Who am I? I can joyfully say I am a child of the Most High God. I sure hope you can say the same thing!

Blessings!! – Vicki