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Who Am I?

We can help instill Sticky Faith by modeling for and reminding our children that their ultimate sense of themselves is best found in the Lords answer to the pressing Who am I? question.

Sticky Findings- Identity Formation

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Answering the Who Am I? question.

I am what I do. I am what I control. I am what others say about me.

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Table Talk Question 1

Which of these three answers to the question Who am I? are you most prone to rely on? Describe what that looks like and feels like.
I am what I do. I am what I control. I am what others say about me.

Answering the Who Am I? question.

I am what I do. I am what I control. I am what others say about me. I have been created, redeemed, and called to live as Gods precious and beloved child.

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Allowing community to develop personal We must build a identity. Christian community around our
kids, creating a network of caring believers who will pray for, mentor, and bless your children with their presence over the course of their lives. Make a commitment to walk through life together with other faithful individuals and families.

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Using rituals to reinforce identity.

A ritual is simply a social custom, or even a normal way of going about something, that provides the comfort of history, regularity, and even tradition. Healthy rituals can include both daily activities and yearly celebrations.

Table Talk Question 2

What are some rituals that a family or church family can practice in order to develop God-shaped identity and sticky faith?

perseverance which produces character which produces hope. People grow best when they continuously experience an ingenious blend of support and challenge.

Using hardships as opportunities for Romans 5:3-4: Suffering produces growth.

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Valuing character growth above extracurricular success or academic achievement.

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Modeling a relationship with God.

Model for your child that, more than just a worldview or a way of life, Christianity is first and foremost an intimate relationship with the Father. Remind her that in the end, you as parents are also fellows children of God, and therefore God is the Father of the entire family.

Developing a God-Shaped Identity

Table Talk Question 3

Which of these ways to develop a God-shaped identity stood out to you as especially important?
Answering the Who Am I? question. Allowing community to develop personal identity. Using rituals to reinforce identity. Using hardships as opportunities for growth. Valuing character growth above extracurricular success or academic achievement.