1-Identity Formulas

Do you ever feel lost, unsure of who you are, or disconnected from your true self? You’re not alone. Many of us wrestle with questions like Who am I? What am I here for? Where do I belong? But too often, we look for answers in the wrong places—our roles, achievements, relationships, or what the world expects of us.

We’re flipping the script on identity. Instead of striving to do more so we can be someone, we’ll explore God’s Kingdom model - a transformational way of understanding who you are, why you matter, and how to walk confidently in your purpose.

I share my own journey through identity struggles, the truth about false labels we carry, and how to begin walking in the unshakable identity God has given you. We’ll also dive into the critical role of self-leadership—learning how to guide ourselves well so we can lead and love others effectively.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a framework to: ✔ Identify where you may be living from the world’s Do → Have → Be model ✔ Understand how your true identity is rooted in knowing God, not in striving ✔ Reflect on the labels you’ve been wearing and which ones God wants to remove ✔ Take steps toward living with purpose, confidence, and belonging

Key Takeaways:

1. Your identity isn’t found in what you do, but in knowing God and who He created you to be. Stop chasing titles, achievements, or people’s approval—those things were never meant to define you.
2. The world teaches us to ‘Do → Have → Be,’ but God calls us to ‘Know → Be → Have → Do.’ Knowing God’s love for you allows you to be who He made you to be, which equips you with what you need, so you can do what you were created to do.
3. Self-leadership matters. We were never taught how to lead ourselves well, but when we build strong identity foundations, we become the kind of people who can impact the world with love instead of fear.

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StoryMaker Challenge:

🔹 Selah (Pause & Reflect): Where in your life do you feel disconnected from your true identity? Bring that to God today. 🔹 Scripture to Meditate On:

• Genesis 1:27 – You are made in the image of God.
• Ephesians 2:10 – You are God’s masterpiece, created for good works.
• 2 Corinthians 5:17 – You are a new creation in Christ.

🔹 Speak Truth: Identify a false label you’ve believed about yourself and replace it with God’s truth. 🔹 Surround Yourself: Who in your life encourages your God-given identity? Reach out to them this week.

Journal Prompts for Deeper Reflection:

• Have I lost sight of who I really am?
• What false labels am I carrying that God is inviting me to release?
• How would my life change if I fully embraced my identity as a deeply loved daughter of God?

The Next Thing

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✨ You are a StoryMaker. You are powerful, chosen, and capable. Step into your calling today. ✨

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