What Does it Mean to Be Yourself?
Once you have accepted the version of yourself that God designed and intended, you can finally Be Yourself! Being yourself as God designed and intended means living a more humble, selfless life. Rather than chasing power, money, acceptance, and comforts, you have passions for humility and service towards others. Because God has provided so much to you, then you will feel passion to share by serving others. Rather than feeling pained about your past, frustrated with your present, and anxious about your future; you will feel loved by God and comforted by his power and control.
Don't be fooled by the lists of rules, the doctrines that stifle, and the church-lady skits on TV. Being yourself as a Christian is all about your relationship with God. God will judge others, not you. God will love you, even if you do wrong. God has a plan. God will bring you peace. If you believe in Him and the fact that his son, Jesus, died for your sins, then you will have eternal life, guaranteed.
With this guarantee, your life foundations shift from a world-oriented view to an eternal-oriented view. Grace starts having tangible meaning. You begin to see exactly who you are because you are able to be who you are intended to be … and you understand the difference! Knowing who you are is more and more visible as you accept yourself and be who you are intended to be!
Key Points to Consider
- It is not enough to know about God, you must know God. Once you have a relationship with God and comprehend what he has done for you, there is no option but to be humbled.
- Humility is a key indicator that you are being the person that God designed and intended. A humble, selfless spirit is born out of relying on God's power, love, and plan for your life.
- Being yourself as God designed and intended bring peace, contentment, and an eternal view.
- The New Testament of the Bible has eye witness accounts of the death and resurrection of Jesus, God's son. Believing in the resurrection of Jesus is required for eternal life.
- Being yourself as God designed and intended is the only way to really be yourself. All other paths lead to frustration, anxiety, anger, despair, and a feeling of misalignment as you are going against the intended nature of humanity.
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!”
“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.”
“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.”