who we are precedes what we do

how do you define who you are? 

is it by the work you do 40 hours a week? 

or do you point to your passion, that thing you love to do so much, you seem to only dream about doing it for a living?

does your activity give you your identity?

how do you define what you do during the day?

is it by the work you do 40 hours a week?

or do you point to your passion, that thing you love to do so much, you seem to only dream about doing it for a living?

does your activity indicate God's calling for you life?

don't confuse your identity with your calling.

you are God's beloved son or daughter first - this is your identity.

you live out of your identity, doing specific things during the day - this is your calling. 

don't define yourself by what you do, define yourself by who God has declared you to be. 

then go and do what He has called you to do. 

if the "doing" doesn't go so well, you've still got your identity as God's child. 

if the "doing" goes great, you're still identified by God's declaration rather than your deeds.

what God has done in you (identity) is precious.

what God has asked you to do (calling) is precious.

who we are precedes what we do.