When asked, many will provide a laundry list of titles. In reality, you are far more than any title. You are spirit. You are created in the image/likeness of God.

What Are You?, Imelda Octavia Shanklin states it this way: “You are a soul that has forgotten its divine identity…a soul now struggling to remember…”

When it feels as though you are struggling through life’s experiences, it is difficult to remember your spiritual nature. However, the spiritual part of you always remembers. Therefore, to end the struggle, awaken to the spiritual essence within yourself.

Begin daily by practicing the presence through prayer and meditation. Activate the power of your spoken word by declaring peace over the conditions in your life. Affirm: “The Presence of God within me is greater than any outer appearance.” As you do, your spiritual identity will begin to emerge and you will remember.

“Little children, you are from God, and have conquered them; for the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” I John 4:4, NRSV