"Who Are You?"
I've gotten hooked on the AMC series "Hell On Wheels."
The show is based on the construction of the railroad following the Civil War. The main character is a guy who fought for the Confederacy who is trying to get revenge on the men who killed his wife.
Last night, in one scene, "Bohannon" (the lead character) is in the saloon and he's drunk. A man known as "The Swede" comes in and senses Bohannon's condition. The Swede doesn't like Bohannon and thinks Bohannon is up to something. Trying to get information from him, The Swede offers to buy Bohannon another drink.
The Swede then asks "Who ARE you?"
Bohannon replies "When you find that out, Mr. Swede, let me know."
The Swede laughs.
But the Swede's question is a good one. It's a question lots and lots of people are trying to answer every day; "Who Am I?"
Now, I don't mean our literal identity.. we know our name.. I'm talking about our life purpose. Many people go through life trying to be something they aren't and they are never happy. Or, maybe they are trying to be something their parents or grandparents want them to be.
Recently I was substitute teaching in a school and was talking with a teacher. This man is in his early 50's. I learned that in his mid '40's he quit a good job as an engineer and went back to school to be certified to teach. He wasn't happy as an engineer but has found fulfillment as a teacher.
What about you? Are you happy? If not, is it because you are trying to be something that you aren't or, you are trying to imitate someone.
God made you special. There is only one of you. Be yourself and enjoy being you.
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