The Navy Seal creed opens with these words:
In times of war or uncertainty there is a special breed of warrior ready to answer our Nation’s call. A common man with uncommon desire to succeed. Forged by adversity, he stands alongside America’s finest special operations forces to serve his country, the American people, and protect their way of life. I am that man.
Read that last sentence again.
The clarity is unmistakable. No confusion. No sliver of doubt resides in the identity of a Navy Seal. I am that man.
There is something deeply centering about a person who is unquestionably certain about who he or she is. Powerful. Unmovable.
Knowing who you are as a leader—your identity—is the most important thing about you. If you get your identity right, you will get life and leadership right. If you don’t, you won’t.
Your identity is a bold declaration of truth about who you are from God’s point of view.
Based on my own personal pursuit in understanding the importance of knowing your identity, I want to post a few learnings for your consideration:
The choice is yours.
Go big.
Chuck Olson
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I am His chosen son, suited up and ready for the battle he has called me to.
Thanks for such a good word, esp. at times like these.
Thank you, Mark! (Great to hear from you!)
To be God’s servant in my world, right here, right now!
To be an uncommon man among uncommon men.
Great words, Pete Scolinos!
Beloved woman of God, in whom He takes great delight!
Appreciate the article Chuck. Our greatest accomplishment and biggest failures do not define us although unfortunately influence us. God somehow refines us. It doesn’t fit exactly but it makes me think of John 15:2. As a father this article reminds me of the messages that I add to my sons and how I need to reinforce their relationship with Christ.
Imperfect, but I am a child of God. Loved and cared for by Him.
Thank you Chuck for this! It inspires, challenges, and is timely. As a former Navy man, it also resonates!
We are on the same page, Denzil!
Thanks for the good word and reminder Chuck.
Thanks for this reminder Chuck. We need to remember who we are in Him – especially during these days. So timely for me.
Great word Chuck.
I am the beloved of God
So good. So true, Holly!
Ephesians 2:10
“For we are God’s workmanship, created to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” This is my reminder to continue to stay hungry, increase the commitment, and GO BIG!! Is it my identity, sometimes yes. I need to change my answer from sometimes to all the time just like a Navy Seal would do for us.
Imperfect, but I am a child of God. Loved and cared for by him
I am a son.
My personal way to form my identity statement was to ask:
Who do I want to be?
How do I want to live?
And then continuously remind myself that through His power alive in me, I have what it takes to be that person.
Appreciate your leadership and directives in taking us through One’s Identity when I was in Rock Solid. It has had a lasting impact on me.
Thanks for the good word Chuck.