Definition

What defines an individual? There are so many options to choose from its almost as if someone is creating their own sandwich. Which constantly changes doesn't it? So if we re always changing how can one truly define themselves? I can't even say that being a brunette "defines" me. Lets say tomorrow I dye my hair blonde. Brunette no longer fits my said definition. Regardless, you see my point. You could even go as far as to pose the question of "what defines a definition?" I feel as if I am constantly RE defining myself. I won't lie. It's kind of exhausting. My current pitches have been all curve lately and it's causing a bit of confusion in my mind. For once though, I can safely say these come from a strict logical sense and not the typical emotional roller coaster ride. A friend asked me today "who are you??" Of course this was in reference to my recent boost in cooking skills but it led me to really look in the mirror once more and ask the question. Logically, I am Grace Joy Dahlke, born to Reverend James and Claudia Dah... Blah blah blah. But I'm serious here. How does one define themself?
I don't have answers to the ever so many questions. So I will give you some facts. Facts, I believe and know to be true in my heart. I am loved by a God so much that just simply promising me a perfect kingdom wasn't enough. He felt the need to prove it. And proving it meant allowing the world to define His one and only Son. Jesus was and is defined by the world as a hypocrite, a liar and a poser. He was scoffed at and ridiculed because God wanted to show me He means I business when it comes to His love. That my friends is a definition I am willing to be ok with. I have always viewed God as this loving character and not so much the strict Old Testament God we ve read about. And maybe this is where I stumble the most. I know the law and gospel go hand in hand so why can't I just love like the gospel and leave the law to God? Where do we find the balance of loving each other yet fufilling our duty to call each other into repentance? In James it says God is a judging but is also merciful. And that mercy trumps judgement. So where does it all find peace?