Identity

I have been reflecting a lot on Israel Houthton's song, "Identity" as we are playing it this week at Vanguard church in Kalamazoo. The basic premise of the song is finding your identity first in Christ. Not first in what you do, or the gifts you have, or who you know... But first knowing that you are a child of the Father. I think this is far easier said than done in a world that finds value in ability. Movie stars, athletes, musicians... And really anyone who is in a job that is even the slightest bit performance based... When we fail at what we do, we often feel like we are worthless. Or perhaps that's just me. What does it mean to find your value in Christ before anything else? I guess it would start with not letting your failures dictate who you are. Doesn't Paul tell us that in our weakness Christ's power is made perfect? If Christ only loved us when we did something right, that wouldn't be all that amazing... However, if he loves us even in our failures, that is something uniquely powerful.

"You are my father, You hold my future and destiny
You are my father, in You I find my identity
Lay Your hands on me, tell me who I am
I can do all things if You say I can
Show me I am free... Free to accomplish Your plans for me" - Israel and New Breed

...fight the calf