Just a few things that Scripture says about our identity in Christ: Deuteronomy 28:6 we are blessed coming and going and we are heirs of eternal life. Ephesians 1:13 we are identified as "belonging to God by the Holy Spirit." 2 Corinthians 5:21 we are made right with God; and as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:17 we are a new person.
Ever feel as if you are getting lost in motherhood? Have you forgotten your identity before your kids yet? If not, that's good. It happens a lot and I just wanted to encourage you to take that time to remember who you are amidst the kids and busy schedule of your days. I know that we can be more fulfilled and happy when we don't associate our identity with what we do. Trust me, I am honored to be a mommy and it is one of my most favorite things in the entire world to be. I just don't want to see myself only as mommy. I am still Coleena, a sweet child of God whose life has a plan and purpose beyond diapers, spit up, sleep and potty training... Oh, and so are you ladies; God's beautiful children with a great plan and purpose.
It's like with any job or task, we don't want to have them become our identity because we will lose ourselves in the process. Therefore, I believe we can become more useful when we accept ourselves and know who we are in confidence, not having our kids and motherhood identify us alone, but also having our own identity to embrace as well. The person God has made us each to be. Remember you as He has called you His own and His precious daughter before all the pressures and responsibilities of motherhood.
If we take that step back to reflect and appreciate the gift that we are as children of God, as women; we too can be refreshed knowing that we are still in there somewhere and that our pre-mommy moments don't have to be gone forever even if it may feel as if they might be. Rejoice in who you are as a mom, a woman, a wife, friend, sister... and ask God to help you remember if you have forgotten how to just be you, outside of your mommy or work role.
Prayer: Praise you God. Let our hearts melt for you and let us have confidence in ourselves enough to love ourselves as you so richly love us as your daughters. Help us to be a light in the darkness and breathe a refreshing and renewal into our souls; that we may rejoice in who we are not just what we do. Help us to know our worth in you so that we can have the confidence that only you can give. No matter where we are or what we are doing, breathe a fresh outlook upon us with this identity concept oh God. I love you. Have your way in us Father.
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