Episode 116 - Who Am I Becoming? The Question That Should Shape Your New Year

We are at the end of the first month of the New Year, and many of us have asked the familiar questions: What goals should I set? What do I want to accomplish? What needs to change? But today, we want to invite you to pause and consider a different question—one that is far more powerful: Who am I becoming? Because the truth is this –  Your life does not move in the direction of your goals.  It moves in the direction of the person you are becoming. Scripture reminds us in Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Notice that Scripture does not begin with behavior—it begins with transformation. And transformation is an identity process. You can achieve goals and still remain unfulfilled. You can check boxes and still feel misaligned. But when identity is shaped by God, behavior follows naturally. SHIFTING THE NEW YEAR QUESTION Most New Year conversations focus on doing: What am I doing differently? What habits am I starting? What goals am I setting? But God often begins with being. Before David was king, God shaped his heart. Before Moses led, God formed his character in the wilderness. Before Jesus began ministry, He was affirmed: “This is My beloved Son.” Teaching moment: God is more interested in who you are becoming than what you are producing. IDENTITY SHAPES DIRECTION When identity is unclear, effort becomes exhausting. If you see yourself as: Disciplined, you’ll naturally make healthier choices Faithful, you’ll remain consistent even when motivation fades Whole, you’ll stop chasing validation in unhealthy places Proverbs 4:23 tells us: “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Teaching moment: What you believe about yourself will quietly shape your daily decisions. WHO ARE YOU BECOMING SPIRITUALLY? Ask yourself: Am I becoming more rooted in God—or more reactive to circumstances? Am I growing in trust—or operating from fear? Am I responding with wisdom—or reacting from emotion? Galatians 5 reminds us that spiritual maturity is revealed through fruit: love, peace, patience, self-control. Reflection: What fruit has been growing in your life lately? WHO ARE YOU BECOMING EMOTIONALLY AND PHYSICALLY? Identity shows up in how we care for ourselves. Are you becoming someone who: Honors your body as God’s temple? Sets healthy boundaries without guilt? Chooses rest without apology? 1 Corinthians 6:19 reminds us: “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit.” Teaching moment: Self-care is not selfish—it is stewardship.   LETTING GO OF THE OLD SELF New identity requires intentional release. Ephesians 4:22–24 says: “Put off your old self… and put on the new self, created to be like God.” You cannot become who God is calling you to be while clinging to who you used to be. Reflection: What mindset, habit, or belief must be released for the new to emerge? PRACTICAL EXERCISE  Take a moment this week and complete this sentence in prayer: “By the end of this year, with God’s help, I am becoming a person who ______.” Let this identity statement guide your choices, habits, and boundaries.   CLOSING REFLECTION This year does not require perfection. It requires intention. You do not need to reinvent yourself— You need to align yourself. Philippians 1:6 assures us: “He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion.” FINAL  As you move forward into this year, hold onto this question: Who am I becoming—and does that align with who God has called me to be?   NEXT LEVEL EXPERIENCE: https://www.themichaelmcintyre.com/nle-pnw-tacoma   -------------------------------------- For more information about the hosts, please visit their websites and follow them on social media: Dr. Glenda Shepard - Doctor of Nursing Practice/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nutrition Coach/Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Intrinsic Coach https://www.triumphantwomancoaching.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/glenda.shepard1   Robin McCoy - Certified McIntyre Seal Team Six Coach and John Maxwell Team Trainer/Speaker/Coach https://www.thewellnessfactor.coach/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/RobinRMcCoy FB - https://www.facebook.com/robin.mccoy1   Produced by KB Podcasts