This one truth changed my life...

This one truth changed my life…
“When I know Christ, I have a better understanding of who I am.” – Father Samuel Davis

We live in a time where it’s easy to feel lost. Titles change, jobs shift, roles at home evolve, and expectations pile up. If you’re a professional trying to keep it all together, you’ve probably asked: “Who am I really, underneath all this?”

That’s where this simple quote by Father Samuel Davis hits home. Knowing Christ doesn’t just help you understand God. It helps you understand yourself.

Why your identity matters more than ever

Science shows that when we have a clear sense of identity, we feel more grounded and less anxious. People with a strong core identity are more resilient under pressure, better at relationships, and more at peace with daily stress.

But the world keeps telling us to build identity on shifting sand—job success, image, status. When those shake, so do we.

That’s why Colossians 3:3 says:
“For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.”
In other words, who you truly are is not found in your résumé. It’s found in your relationship with Jesus.

Jesus reveals the real you

When Peter met Jesus, he was a fisherman full of fear and pride. But Jesus saw him and said, “You are Simon… but you shall be called Peter” (John 1:42). Jesus didn’t just call him to something new—He showed Peter who he really was.

And the same is true for us.

When we pray, when we read Scripture, when we rest in silence—Christ speaks to our real identity. Not the version we try to hold together for work or social media, but the one God made in His image.

Your brain agrees

Neuroscience now backs this up. Time spent in quiet prayer or meditation, especially when focused on a loving presence, reduces the activity in the part of the brain tied to fear and confusion. You feel more like you again.

The more you know Christ, the more settled your nervous system becomes. That’s not just good theology—it’s good health.

What this means for your Monday

You don’t have to chase a perfect version of yourself. You don’t have to fear your limits. When you know Jesus, you begin to know your true self—and that brings peace.

Here’s your invitation from Psalm 46:10:
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Because in knowing Him, we find who we are.

Even in the middle of deadlines and meetings, let your identity be rooted in something deeper than performance. Let it be rooted in Christ.

That’s when the real you shows up—calm, grounded, and unshakable.