When You Don't Recognize Yourself Anymore
Have you ever looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back at you? Like you’ve become a hollow version of yourself, drifting further from the truth of who you are? Maybe it’s been days, weeks, or even months of choices that pull you away from the life you were meant to live, leaving you stuck in a cycle of despair. Somewhere along the way, you started believing the lies—the ones from the enemy, your past, and the expectations of others. Lies that whisper you’re not enough, that you’ll always struggle, or that love has to be earned. But none of that is true.
Strategy of Deception
The enemy’s strategy is always deception. John 8:44 calls him "the father of lies," and his goal is to distort your identity so you live beneath your calling. But God has already declared the truth about you. You are His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10), chosen and loved (1 Peter 2:9), a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The question is—will you believe it?
When you forget who you are, it shows. You hesitate when you should step forward. You shrink back instead of stepping in. You act out of fear instead of faith. It’s subtle at first, but over time, you start living as a version of yourself that was never meant to exist.
Finding Your Way Back to You
So how do you find your way back? Here are three practical steps:
- Identify the lies. What are the messages you’ve internalized that don’t align with God’s truth? Write them down. Bring them into the light. The enemy’s power is in secrecy.
- Replace them with truth. Find scripture that speaks directly to the lies you’ve believed. If you think you’re unworthy, memorize Romans 8:1—"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." If you think you’re alone, hold on to Hebrews 13:5—"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
- Act accordingly. Faith isn’t just about belief—it’s about action. When you know who you are, you live differently. You take risks. You show up. You stop waiting for permission and step into what God has already called you to.
Believe the Truth
This isn’t about waiting until you feel ready. It’s about deciding to believe the truth and live like it’s real. Because it is. And if you need a place to reclaim your identity and rediscover who God made you to be, consider stepping into something that will challenge you at the core—a Crucible Men’s or Women’s Retreat, or coaching that will call you higher. You weren’t made to live lost in the lies. Take the step. The real you is waiting.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back at you? Like you’ve become a hollow version of yourself, drifting further from the truth of who you are? Maybe it’s been days, weeks, or even months of choices that pull you away from the life you were meant to live, leaving you stuck in a cycle of despair. Somewhere along the way, you started believing the lies—the ones from the enemy, your past, and the expectations of others. Lies that whisper you’re not enough, that you’ll always struggle, or that love has to be earned. But none of that is true.
Strategy of Deception
The enemy’s strategy is always deception. John 8:44 calls him "the father of lies," and his goal is to distort your identity so you live beneath your calling. But God has already declared the truth about you. You are His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10), chosen and loved (1 Peter 2:9), a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The question is—will you believe it?
When you forget who you are, it shows. You hesitate when you should step forward. You shrink back instead of stepping in. You act out of fear instead of faith. It’s subtle at first, but over time, you start living as a version of yourself that was never meant to exist.
Finding Your Way Back to You
So how do you find your way back? Here are three practical steps:
- Identify the lies. What are the messages you’ve internalized that don’t align with God’s truth? Write them down. Bring them into the light. The enemy’s power is in secrecy.
- Replace them with truth. Find scripture that speaks directly to the lies you’ve believed. If you think you’re unworthy, memorize Romans 8:1—"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." If you think you’re alone, hold on to Hebrews 13:5—"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
- Act accordingly. Faith isn’t just about belief—it’s about action. When you know who you are, you live differently. You take risks. You show up. You stop waiting for permission and step into what God has already called you to.
Believe the Truth
This isn’t about waiting until you feel ready. It’s about deciding to believe the truth and live like it’s real. Because it is. And if you need a place to reclaim your identity and rediscover who God made you to be, consider stepping into something that will challenge you at the core—a Crucible Men’s or Women’s Retreat, or coaching that will call you higher. You weren’t made to live lost in the lies. Take the step. The real you is waiting.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back at you? Like you’ve become a hollow version of yourself, drifting further from the truth of who you are? Maybe it’s been days, weeks, or even months of choices that pull you away from the life you were meant to live, leaving you stuck in a cycle of despair. Somewhere along the way, you started believing the lies—the ones from the enemy, your past, and the expectations of others. Lies that whisper you’re not enough, that you’ll always struggle, or that love has to be earned. But none of that is true.
Strategy of Deception
The enemy’s strategy is always deception. John 8:44 calls him "the father of lies," and his goal is to distort your identity so you live beneath your calling. But God has already declared the truth about you. You are His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10), chosen and loved (1 Peter 2:9), a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The question is—will you believe it?
When you forget who you are, it shows. You hesitate when you should step forward. You shrink back instead of stepping in. You act out of fear instead of faith. It’s subtle at first, but over time, you start living as a version of yourself that was never meant to exist.
Finding Your Way Back to You
So how do you find your way back? Here are three practical steps:
- Identify the lies. What are the messages you’ve internalized that don’t align with God’s truth? Write them down. Bring them into the light. The enemy’s power is in secrecy.
- Replace them with truth. Find scripture that speaks directly to the lies you’ve believed. If you think you’re unworthy, memorize Romans 8:1—"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." If you think you’re alone, hold on to Hebrews 13:5—"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
- Act accordingly. Faith isn’t just about belief—it’s about action. When you know who you are, you live differently. You take risks. You show up. You stop waiting for permission and step into what God has already called you to.
Believe the Truth
This isn’t about waiting until you feel ready. It’s about deciding to believe the truth and live like it’s real. Because it is. And if you need a place to reclaim your identity and rediscover who God made you to be, consider stepping into something that will challenge you at the core—a Crucible Men’s or Women’s Retreat, or coaching that will call you higher. You weren’t made to live lost in the lies. Take the step. The real you is waiting.
Have you ever looked in the mirror and barely recognized the person staring back at you? Like you’ve become a hollow version of yourself, drifting further from the truth of who you are? Maybe it’s been days, weeks, or even months of choices that pull you away from the life you were meant to live, leaving you stuck in a cycle of despair. Somewhere along the way, you started believing the lies—the ones from the enemy, your past, and the expectations of others. Lies that whisper you’re not enough, that you’ll always struggle, or that love has to be earned. But none of that is true.
Strategy of Deception
The enemy’s strategy is always deception. John 8:44 calls him "the father of lies," and his goal is to distort your identity so you live beneath your calling. But God has already declared the truth about you. You are His workmanship (Ephesians 2:10), chosen and loved (1 Peter 2:9), a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The question is—will you believe it?
When you forget who you are, it shows. You hesitate when you should step forward. You shrink back instead of stepping in. You act out of fear instead of faith. It’s subtle at first, but over time, you start living as a version of yourself that was never meant to exist.
Finding Your Way Back to You
So how do you find your way back? Here are three practical steps:
- Identify the lies. What are the messages you’ve internalized that don’t align with God’s truth? Write them down. Bring them into the light. The enemy’s power is in secrecy.
- Replace them with truth. Find scripture that speaks directly to the lies you’ve believed. If you think you’re unworthy, memorize Romans 8:1—"There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." If you think you’re alone, hold on to Hebrews 13:5—"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
- Act accordingly. Faith isn’t just about belief—it’s about action. When you know who you are, you live differently. You take risks. You show up. You stop waiting for permission and step into what God has already called you to.
Believe the Truth
This isn’t about waiting until you feel ready. It’s about deciding to believe the truth and live like it’s real. Because it is. And if you need a place to reclaim your identity and rediscover who God made you to be, consider stepping into something that will challenge you at the core—a Crucible Men’s or Women’s Retreat, or coaching that will call you higher. You weren’t made to live lost in the lies. Take the step. The real you is waiting.