Journal Prompt: Discovering Your True Identity

Brothers, too often we define ourselves by titles, roles, and responsibilities... husband, father, business owner, leader. These are noble and important, but they are not the core of who we are. For at least 2 decades I found my identity in my career. I'll say I thought I was doing the right thing... You know, providing for my family but what they really needed was more of me.

Today’s journal prompt is designed to cut past all the noise and help you uncover your God-given identity:

“If every title, role, and responsibility was stripped from me—no job, no bank account, no possessions, no status—who would remain? What values, beliefs, and truths about myself would still stand when everything else is gone?”

Sit with this. Write it out honestly, even if the answers scare you or surprise you.

For deeper reflection, you can also explore:

What are the moments in my life where I felt most fully alive and authentic?
Which lies about my worth or manhood have I accepted, and what truth counters them?
If I lived only from my God-given identity, how would my actions, words, and leadership look different?

This isn’t about writing the “right” answer. It’s about chiseling away the stone until the man God forged you to be is revealed.

👉 Drop a comment below once you’ve done the exercise and share one insight or breakthrough. Your words may unlock something for another brother in the forge.

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