Who am I?

Who am I?


How many times in life have we asked or heard this question? One of
the most memorable is probably from Les Miserables when Jean Valjean
is released from prison and succumbs to old habits. He receives pardon
of his wrongs and goes along his way. His past comes to haunt him and
he is faced with a choice, deciding who he is and who he will be? He
struggles with knowing "Who am I? 24601? Who am I? I'm Jean Valjean!"

This idea came from a letter I received from my brother in law. After
sharing his story with me he asked, "So who are you? I want to get to
know the real you. I've heard all about you from your sister and
family but it's best to go to the source." I know that this is true,
the source is where truth comes from. God is the source of all truth
and we need only seek him to discover it for ourselves.

Over the next few weeks I reflected on the question and I've come up with
some random thoughts. This was a wonderful journey of reflection that
I have thoroughly enjoyed and I can now say: I know who I am.

I was born in Davis County to a family with loving parents and siblings.

I was raised under the Big Sky and learned what it means to work.

I grew in the faith and among my peers I learned what it means to
"stand as a witness of God at all time and in all things, and in all
places."

I've been mocked, challenged, and I've had my back up against the wall
but more importantly I've been proved my God. I know what it means to
stand for truth and righteousness.

I've loved and served my fellow men as Christ has taught me. I'm a
sister. I'm a daughter with a divine nature. I will not succumb to the
world's ways for I was born to be a queen.

A daughter of a king I am, with many examples before me.

I am of infinite worth and my divine nature reminds me what God expects of me.

I am an heir of God, a joint-heir with Christ.

I am a child of God.

How did I get this way?

I was raised in the faith and at a young age I had the desire to grow
closer to God.

Through my years in life I've slipped and fallen in the mud but I've
never lost sight of my Father's house. I know where I am headed.

I'm trying to be like Jesus in all that I do and say.

I love my neighbor and try to always remember to forgive.

When I need comfort I read the scriptures. I seek The Lord through prayer.

I know what it means to to align my will with his and daily strive to do so.

I am not perfect, but I am working to become like my Father.

This life is our time to prepare to live with him again. As a king, his
palace is waiting for us. This life is the process through which we
build ourselves with his help to enter into his rest and enjoy his
presence.