By : Grace Liu

What drives you to wake up every morning and do what you do? Is it the pursuit of success? The approval of others? The need for security? Or is it something deeper—something unshakable that stands firm regardless of circumstances?

Before we define our work, we must first define who we are. Our identity shapes everything—our choices, our actions, and our direction. Just as creation is an expression of who God is, our work is an expression of who we are as God’s children. And when we truly understand who we are—who we were created by and what we were created for—our work is no longer the source of our identity but a reflection of it.

Imagine the freedom that comes from knowing that your worth is not tied to your achievements. When your identity is securely rooted in Christ, success no longer inflates your ego, and failure no longer crushes your spirit. Yes, it feels incredible to be recognized, to be the best at what you do, to hear the applause. But when your work is an expression of your faith rather than the foundation of your self-worth, success carries a different weight—it humbles you. It redirects the glory to the One who called you.

And what about the moments of struggle? The failures, the setbacks, the times when things don’t go as planned? While these may bring disappointment, they do not define you. Because your value is not found in what you accomplish but in who God says you are.

So, when you think about your work, your purpose, your next steps—shift your focus. Instead of asking, “What am I supposed to do?” ask, “Who is calling me?” The work itself is secondary; what matters most is the One who calls. This perspective changes everything. It reshapes how you approach your career, how you lead, how you build culture, and how you treat those around you.

Your work, in any form, is an opportunity to reflect God’s character—to serve, to create, to steward well. It’s no longer about performance for the approval of others, but about serving with excellence for an audience of One.

So tomorrow, when you step into your workplace, your home, or wherever your responsibilities take you, remember: your work is an expression of who you are.

Reflection of the day: How does your attitude toward your work today reflect the truth of who you are?