THE MIRROR: YOUR STRUGGLES AND IMBALANCES ARE NOT WHO YOU ARE

Life is full of struggles that can sometimes make us feel imbalanced. Because of this, many people believe that their identity is tied to their challenges.

Struggles and challenges are like winds that blow against a tree, causing it to bend left and right, making it seem unstable. But, once the wind calms, the tree stands straight again. Similarly, life’s challenges can push you in different directions, but you must not let them alter your true identity.

No matter how long it takes, no matter how intense the struggle, or how hard life becomes, you should not allow these challenges to define you. **You are who you are.**

Take, for example, the story of Joseph in the Bible. He was hated by his brothers because they saw his potential and destiny as greater than theirs, and they became insecure. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery. In his master's house, he was falsely accused and thrown into prison. For five years, he was a slave, and for two years, he was a prisoner.

Despite the struggles and setbacks, Joseph never let these circumstances bring him down. He remained hopeful, knowing that these trials would eventually pass. Even in jail, Joseph was joyful because he knew his true identity as "A son of the Most High God" and "The Life Rescuer" (Genesis 37-42).

I want to remind you that there is a deeper definition of who you are, beyond the challenges you’re facing now. Don’t let your struggles define you—they may bend you, they may shake you, and they may even break you, but when all is said and done, you remain who you are.

You are a conqueror, a child of the Almighty God. Your Father is the Creator and Owner of the heavens and the earth.

Like Joseph, living in the reality of your identity will help you overcome life’s challenges and become who you are destined to be.

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