You Are More

Back in high school I had a friend who would ask the simple question "Who are you?" It seemed simple, right? I'm Kattarin Kirk. But then he would press further, "No that's your name, but who are you?"

Sometimes we get stuck in this mode of feeling one dimensional. Maybe you feel like you're the manager and you are at work but your life doesn't stop there. Maybe you're in school and you're a student, true, but you're still more then that. None of us have just one category we fit in. We are lots of roles to lots of different people.

I am a believer in Christ, a daughter, a granddaughter, a sister, a niece, a friend, a youth director, a volunteer assistant secretary, a church member, a writer, a blogger, an employee, maybe my favorite role is I am an aunt and godmother. I also hope that I'm a encouragement, a good listener and a wise adviser when need be. I'm not just one of any of these things. I'm all of these roles and more.

You are not just an employee, just a boss, just a daughter or son, just a stay-at-home mom or a working dad. You are more then that. God has created with a purpose and for a purpose. For you stay at home parents out there that purpose right now might be taking care of those kids and showering them with love while you have them home. For those working parents, work hard to provide for your family but focus on your family when you get home.

For those taking care of elderly parents, remember that you're not just their caretaker. You're their daughter or son and they love you and need you in a way they haven't before but you're also their caretaker and have to make decisions that are best for them. For those who are frustrated with their job or ministry, remember that this isn't the only part of your life and don't let it consume you.

To all of you remember that you are more then one dimensional and don't let any one part of your life take over the rest. At the end of the day you are still a loved child of the Most High King and that is the most important role that any of us have. So go out and do His work, however that may look for you today.