What is your Identity

Identity is "the state of remaining the same one under varying aspects or condition" - webster

It can also mean the set of character, the qualities, beliefs, etc., 

by which a person or thing is defined.

We live in a world where many have an identity crisis

Partly because most set of belief and morals imposed on one from youth have shallow basis

we live in a world where trend is super-dynamic and sometimes because

we have this enduring desire to be accepted by all

we engage in the act of shape-shifting,

blending into any environment we find ourselves like a chameleon.

This goes on till one loses his sense of belonging

Losses track of his persona

So much that he might be amazed at what he has become

Like the prodigal son

For people to be able to define you

You need to first understand who you are

What your dreams and purpose in life is

And take concrete steps towards achieving those dreams

Only then will you imbibe characters and traits

Which will propel you towards those dreams

Afterall, It is said that the whole world gives way

to the one who knows where he is heading

The one whose identity is defined

Becomes a role model, a mentor and ultimately a leader

While the shape-shifter will always struggle for recognition

Make no mistake about it

Men pleasers are never seen as serious-minded

Take a stand for yourself today

Decide what character and traits is consistent with your nature

And make a choice to always present yourself in the way that is just you

Believe me, in most cases, those you bend backwards to please

Do not give a hoot about what you have to put up with to impress them

And in the long run you will become everybody's foot mat

The only one whose opinion counts in your affairs

And who you should always aspire to please Is the almighty

Identity can also mean "An exact same or likeness"

In this view you can assume the likeness of something 

or someone you identify with 

How can one say he is a "Christian" and lack the likeness of christ?

How can you claim to be Gods child and behave like the devil?

Think deeply about the following questions

What comes to mind when you are remembered?

How do people define you?

How do you define yourself?

What is your identity?

No matter how you define yourself

how people around you define you is your identity

There is a song we used to sing

"If you say you love the saviour, in his steps you will always live, 

if you say your sins are forgiven and gone, then prove it by the life you live"