Who Are You, Daughter of God? Rediscovering Your True Identity in Christ

Hi Friend,

Who are you?

I’ve been asked that question many times, and honestly, I used to respond with a list of scriptures I’d studied about identity. But if I’m being real, there was often a disconnect between who God said I was and what I actually believed about myself. I’d read through Ephesians and delight in the inheritance that was mine as a child of God — but the reality of that truth didn’t always show up when I did. My understanding of identity was surface-level, which led to a shallow way of walking with God.

For me, that looked like constantly needing affirmation from others to feel valuable. If I didn’t receive it, I felt unworthy of love and affection. My identity was tethered to how people treated me. I became a slave to verbal affirmation instead of resting in the truth that God had already demonstrated my worth by sending His Son to die for me. This became a stronghold — one built on lies that said, work harder, stay silent, and keep the peace. I didn’t truly know who I was until the Holy Spirit awakened me to the truth of my blood-bought identity, reinforcing it through godly community.

Two revelations transformed how I show up in the world:

1. I am Ezer Kenegdo.
   In Genesis 2:18, God created Adam a helper — Ezer Kenegdo — suitable for him. This word is often misunderstood as weakness or inferiority, but in Hebrew it means strong help, warrior, ally, and shield. It’s used 21 times in the Old Testament — twice for women, twice for nations seeking military help, and 16 times describing the very character of God! Once I understood that God designed me with divine strength and might, I stopped bowing to lies about my limitations. Through Christ, I have access to a military kind of strength to serve others for God’s glory — even if no one sees or affirms it.
   

2. I am Satan’s punishment.
   In Genesis 3:15, God declared enmity between Satan and the woman. For years, I skimmed past that part, but one day I saw it — God made woman as a source of warfare against darkness. Through Christ’s redemption, we are empowered to oppose the enemy every time we stand in faith. When we pray instead of gossip, hope instead of fear, and bless instead of curse — we become a thorn to Satan’s kingdom. What a divine irony — the woman he deceived became the weapon God uses against him!
   

These truths have completely changed how I live. As my understanding of God’s design deepens and I lean into the power of the Holy Spirit, I no longer look to people to affirm me — God already has.

So, the next time someone asks you, “Who are you?” — what will you say?

If you’d like to dive deeper into this conversation about identity, join me and the community inside the Kept Sisterhood for a deeper discussion on who we are in Christ.

With love,
Tierra