The Great Definer (ePub)

When you first hear the words "what defines you," I imagine you can come up with an array of answers. It seems like we have been programmed to answer this question. Some would say that your identity or personality defines you. Others may say that your actions will define you. What about your beliefs or desires? Your choices? Your accomplishments? Your positivity or overall demeanor?

The truth seems to be that there is a lot that can define you. It seems to be that we simply don't know. We somehow, in some way, have lost our true definition of self. How do we expect to grow in life and receive all that life has to offer if we simply do not know who we are? What if we are actually missing the bigger picture? What if, because of our uncertainty in ourselves, we are "blind" to what is truly in front of us? We can miss out on some big opportunities-life-changing, monumental opportunities. I do not want you to miss those opportunities, so in this book, I will help define you and create your new identity with God.

If I asked you what brings you the most joy, and day-in, day-out you can receive this joy, what would it be? Family? Drugs? A dog? Work? Laughter? I don't know, to me, it seems small. As I began thinking of the world, the universe, and all that there is, it just all seems so small to me. So honestly, what are we doing here? I struggled with this question, like deeply wrestled with myself as to what my purpose is. I'm married, I have three boys, and I love them all, deeply. Maybe that is my purpose. Maybe my family defines me. So I was created, and my purpose was to find my wife, create some more life. I mean, it seems legit. That is what every other animal is on this Earth for. But we're so much more different than anything else that has ever existed.

Look, this book is one hundred percent inspired by God. Whether you believe in Him, whether you somewhat believe, if you have ever believed, or don't believe at all. I think that this book can still add incredible value to your life. I am trying to define you. If you can open your heart, if you can have even the faith of a tiny mustard seed, I promise that you have joy in so much more things. Joy will overtake you, as will love. I honestly don't see anything wrong with a little more joy, and love in anyone's life.