All in Who Am I?
When we rise in the morning, and first open our eyes, are we awakening to the world, or to God? Is our first thought of getting a cup of coffee (or juice) and beginning another day at work, or is it in thanksgiving to the Lord for this day with Him? What do our checklists look like, are they our own personal lists, or are they written for two (ourselves and the divine)? These answers depend on who you think you are.
How does hardship effect us, and specifically, how do we react to illness or calamity that threatens to take our life? Do we remain steadfast in our faith, or do we give up on God and believe only in our own demise? Suffering, and facing imminent death lays waste to the importance of all the things of life that once seemed so valuable to us, and whittles us down to just those that are central to our core... what is that for you? Do you even know?