Who are you?

"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them." (Romans 8:28)

All that goes on God knows about and He will cause all things to work together for good to those who love Him. It is a struggle to see that. I find myself mired in a sea of mud as I strive to stay focused on Him.

Today I read about our calling. Sometimes what we are to do and /or to be has nothing whatsoever to do with our occupation or location. It has more to do with the fruits of the Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control as noted in Galatians 5:22) and those we can possess wherever and whenever.

When we have become part of the family of God and are one with Christ, we are to walk worthy of our calling.

"have a walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" (Ephesians 4: 1a)

We are to "Be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each others' faults because of your love. Always keep yourselves united in the Holy Spirit, and bind yourselves together with peace.'' (Ephesians 4: 2-3) We are to possess and produce the fruits of the Spirit.

"If we are living now by the Holy Spirit, let us follow the Holy Spirit's leading in every part of our lives." Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another."
(Galatians 5: 25-26)

Galatians 5: 16 tells us to "walk in the Spirit and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh."

Sometimes though we do fall into temptation, away from what we know is righteous living, and follow our fleshly nature -- because we are human. We struggle to not get caught up in the evil of this world. Galatians 5: 19-21 provides a list of some of those evils:
sexual immorality
impure thoughts
eagerness for lustful pleasure
idolatry
participation in demonic activities
hostility
quarreling
jealousy
divisions
feeling that everyone is wrong except those in your own little group
envy
drunkenness
wild parties
and other kinds of sin

When we are of the family of God, our goal is to become more like Christ.

"And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all." (Galatians 6: 9-10b)

It is not
what you do
or
where you are
But
who you are

Who are you?