Psalm 8:4 …what is mankind that You are mindful of them, human beings that You care for them?
I did not win any Mother of the Year awards yesterday, no Wife of the Century or Woman of the Decade awards. My vicious inner critic, who is always ready to spout vitriol when it comes to assessing my performance, has been poised and ready to strike as soon as I give her license. She would gleefully point out all of my missteps yesterday if given the chance.
Psalm 139:14 I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.
But my precious Savior is whispering to my heart, even now, “You are My deeply loved child. That is where Your value and worth reside—not in WHO you are but in WHOSE you are. You are mine, and I love you.” Thank You, Jesus.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Lord, Thank You for this day, for Your fierce and unconditional love, for these verses that remind me Whose I am. Thank You that I am not who I was, even if I’m not yet who I want to be. Thank You for a new day, a fresh start, and the chance to try again, to try to do better, be better. Draw me closer. Help me to shine Your light. Amen.
Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Have a blessed day.
My faith, my life, my teaching–it's all a work in progress.