Tim Tebow - Shaken Bible Study: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Lifes Storms

T hanks to social media, we can tell the worldin a certain number of characters or with a photograph weve taken several times and Photoshopped to deathwho we are. This is me, we say, as we smile, the sun shining bright in the background, and all is well in the world. Funny how we save the best and brightest posts for Facebook or Instagram.

I wonder, though, how many people know the real us? What we look like in the morning. Or the huge fight we just had with our spouse before we stormed out of the house. Or how much we hurt because we just lost something precious.

We have this human tendency to want to project our best selves, this image of perfection, to others. I get it. I really do. But God knows who we are. He sees our hearts. He sees the deepest parts of us. After all, He knew us before we were even in our mothers wombs. But how many of us know who we are, and how many live with that truth as their foundation?

Knowing who we are in Christ takes the guesswork out of figuring it out on our own. When we are secure in the truth, we dont have to depend on things like wins, accomplishments, beauty, money, or even our failures to define who we are. Our identity depends on God. It is based in Him because we were created by Love, in love, and for love.

Living from this truth is critical when bad times come. What do we hold on to when our world gets shaken? When the deal goes sour? When the diagnosis doesnt look good? When the future is unknown? But when we live from a place of depth, knowing whose we are, we can tackle all the emotions, like the fear, doubt, confusion, and anger that accompany trials. And more than that, we can use our stories, our skills, our talents, even those things that we think are imperfections to impact one person or many for Jesus.

I want to invite you on an adventure to live a life of purpose, passion, and meaning based on who you are in Jesus Christ. As you work through this study guide, my hope is that you will

discover that your identity is found in Christ alone and that that foundation cannot be shaken,

learn to endure hard times knowing that God has a plan for you,

be challenged to live in line with your deepest, most heartfelt beliefs,

understand the power of serving and connecting with others in meaningful ways, and

engage in self-discovery as you figure out what matters most in light of eternity.

I admit I dont know all the answers. The faith journey is a perpetual wheel in motion where we grow, learn, and are stretched day after day. But my hope for you is that this Bible study will deepen your relationship with God and help you reach others in ways that leave a lasting imprint.