Seek Him First Your identity is not defined by what you do. Matthew 6:33

 For years, baseball was more than something I did—it became my identity.When an injury ended the future I had imagined, I felt broken, uncertain, and alone. Then I remembered the verse someone had planted in my heart years earlier: “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…” —Matthew 6:33 God taught me that my worth was never determined by my accomplishments. Read how a lost baseball dream helped me discover my identity, purpose, and peace in Christ. Seek Him First: The Verse That Changed My Life I grew up on the ball field. Whether I was playing in my own game or watching my mom play softball, I was surrounded by the feel of the dirt, the smell of freshly cut grass, and the familiar sounds of baseball. When I was playing, nothing else mattered. I felt at peace with my teammates and energized by the roar of our parents’ approval. I experienced success early, which motivated me to practice even harder. Like many young boys, I dreamed of playing in the major leagues and pitc...