One day, I woke up and did not know who I was any more. For as long as I could remember, I’d worked hard to be an excellent teacher, a committed youth worker, and a beloved friend. I poured my whole life into these roles, and my whole identity was wrapped up in my skewed perspective of what made me important.

But then, God allowed me to experience a crisis of identity. My world came crashing down with disappointment and failure. A close friendship ended badly. I realized I was burned out from juggling too many ministry commitments. I struggled to maintain composure in front of my students. My spirit was weary, and I felt adrift in a sea of doubt.

Negative thinking consumed me. I felt

Rejected,

Betrayed,

Defeated.

How would I move forward when everything I loved about me was gone?

In the days that followed, I made one crucial decision that saved me…

I am honored to share the shocking truth about identity

over at Missional Women today.

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