Ecclesiastes 9:10 – Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.”

Each of us has experienced the need to wear different hats (so to speak) in the daily or routine course of life.   I have the privilege of wearing the ‘preacher hat,’ the ‘husband hat,’ the ‘father and grandfather hat,’ the ‘family accountant hat,’ the ‘handyman hat,’ the ‘problem solver hat,’ the ‘friend hat,’ and many more.  What I want to do today but can’t is to wear the ‘fisherman hat.’   I have too much on my plate, but have a hankering to wet a hook. 

Sometime this week, I need to wear the ‘researcher hat’ and research something that has been evading my full view for some time.  Mothers frequently wear many different hats and are not always noticed or appreciated for their labor.  I’ve seen people in church who wear different hats in their service, and while I noticed and expressed my appreciation, I observed that others did not express their gratitude if they saw it, and frequently just took it for granted that it would be that way.

We wear different hats, but We Are Who We Are, no matter what hat we are wearing.   The me that makes me, me does not change with a uniform or hat.   My convictions and core foundation determine who I am and what I do.   If my actions do not align with my words, then I would hazard a guess that the actions are more truly a revelation of the inner person than the words.   That is why the Bible said, ‘By their fruit, you will know them,’ not ‘by their words.’

Politicians and people in general seem to overlook this truth, and we often excuse the discrepancy between what is said and what is done.  It appears that we have evolved in our thinking to the point that if you wear a particular hat, you are not held to the same standard as other hats.  Why?  My life is one unit, not a bunch of unrelated compartments that cannot be synced.

So, as you go through your day, realize that no matter what ‘hat’ you are wearing, you are still you and therefore be Who You Are deep inside.   Do not compromise your convictions, but stay true to what you believe deep within and remain faithful to God’s directives.   We may fail and fall short, but we should all endeavor to Be Who We Are!    Remember it is‘Christ in you, the Hope of Glory.’  

Blessings, and I’ll check back later.  Gotta run now and get some stuff done!  God bless you, have a fantastic day!