A New Identity

When I think of a new identity, I think about being a pastor. Ministry is a vocation, a calling more than a job, and the role of pastor has placed a new identity onto me. People turn to me for spiritual guidance and prayer as well as leadership or maybe just a hug. This new relationship with people has changed my outlook on life and inspires me to live in God’s way.
Sunday’s scripture text Philemon 1-21 is not only Paul’s masterpiece of church diplomacy but it also challenges us to see a person previously called ‘slave’ as one who is now called brother. A brother through faith, a brother in Christ.
How does having a relationship with someone change you?
How does your relationship with God inspire you to live in God’s way?
If this cross of hands is a window, 
how do you see God through it and how does God see you?