Today’s Post By: Sheree Craig

At a recent job interview, an open ended question left me stumped.  “Can you tell us a little about yourself?”

I could tell you a lot about myself. Could you be more specific please? 

Well, here goes nothing: I am a wife, mother, and can place the letters RN behind my signature. No, that describes titles held. 

Okay, I know: I clean, run errands, cook, and try to instill positive thoughts into my children.  No, that describes tasks completed.

“Can you tell us a little about yourself?”

Oh, I get it! I am entering my 6th year in recovery from an eating disorder. I pushed through nursing school, surviving countless triggers trying to pull me down along the way. I lived in various cities and dealt with plenty hardships along the way, and I married the love of my life nine years ago. No, that describes my past situations and circumstances. 

Alright, I guess I just don’t understand the question. There must be nothing to tell about. Nothing worth anything to provide a description of Sheree.

Next question please!

Have your ever experienced difficulty in answering the question, “Can you tell me a little about yourself?”  Define you.  If I never met you before and wanted a brief summary before meeting in person, what words would be used?

Of course, we all want to jump to the titles held or the many hats worn. We like to list tasks completed to describe our worth and value and place emphasis on the challenges and situations overcame in the past. These bring purpose to our life, right?  When we pump up our pride, we help others see a hero, right?

I would tell you that not too many years ago I would have believed all the descriptions above.  My worth depended on my title.  My value came through doing ‘things’ for everyone and keeping everything in perfect order. My credibility relied on all the past hurdles I overcame.

Guess what my friends. I was so wrong!

“Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband’s will, but born of God.” (John 1:12)

My worth—child of God.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

My value—making disciples.

“So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.  Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!” (2 Corinthians 5:16-17)

My credibility—faith in Christ, a new creation.

Seeking worth, value and credibility in the world will forever be disappointing.  Relying on God will bring Truth to who you are, where you need to go and the purpose of each step taken.

“Can you tell us a little about yourself?”

My answer – saved, given the grace to begin anew each day and finish the work laid before me.  I am beautifully and wonderfully made for a purpose.  I am a child of the one true King.  And so are you my dear friend.

Will you accept Him today?  Will you find your worth in Him, not this world?  Go to Him.

Keep praying harder than the devil can work!