Satan is a bully who tries to make us feel small, inadequate, less than and insecure. But we don’t have to believe him anymore.
Often times He’ll use something to trigger our self-doubts and then he’ll pounce on us with lies. Today can be the day you decide YOU ARE are more than a conqueror through HIM who loves you!
I’ve got a short video message based on my book that will equip and empower you to stop letting doubt and discouragement beat you up and start letting God’s Word build you up instead! Watch this for a practical way to beat the bully of doubs with the power of God’s promises.
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God works in mysterious ways, I am having some very personal family issues and there are other people that are saying not very nice things to others and causing huge problems at home with underage family members. I was feeling less than confident that I had failed once again as a parent and that I was going to lose my underage family member to this dark and evil force. But your message and several other spiritual messages have been presented to me today, either my email, text message or something on the radio that is sending out a message of boosting my confidence. I was reminded that God has a plan for us all and it is one of positive energy and He wants nothing but the best for all of us. His plans are according to Him and not me and I have to trust Him and know that He loves me unconditionally, that will never change. I thank you for the message and I am truly blessed to be loved by God.
i could really use a Confidence Boost!!
thanks renee.
Today’s devotional is definately a “God thing.” I am in the process of a career change and every step of the way I have felt God leading me. It has been difficult at times, but I definately felt God’s hand in the entire process. Now that I am looking for a job in this new career field, I have lost confiedence in myself, my ability to follow through with something God layed on my heart so many years ago. Today’s devotion really hit home, making me stop and remember that God has a plan for me and that all of this will work out in his timing. It isn’t my lack of ability or knowlege, so I need to place my confidence in God in the plan he is working out for me. Thank you for this devotional. It really hit me today with everything going on in my life. God knew I needed this message!
Hi Renee,
I just want to say that I purchased your book after reading a devo from it. So far it’s amazing! Thank you for stepping out in faith to write this. I pray that God really blesses you like crazy for it!
PS Just so you know, and maybe you can pass this onto the girls at Proverbs 31 ministries (and then some), Starbucks Coffee donates to Planned Parenthood (who abort babies). Once I found this out I decided to stop buying Starbucks. The money I have is God’s and knowing that, I can’t support a company that is doing the opposite of what I stand for as a Christian. It says in the bible, if you know the good you ought to do and don’t do it, you sin. So I now try to make it a point to tell my brothers and sisters in Christ this truth. As Christians we need to stand together against things like this! I hope you and the rest of the women at Proverbs 31 will do the same.
The reason for telling you is that you’re giving away Starbucks cards, so I’m assuming you didn’t know that they support companies that abort unborn children. I’m just trying to help Christians be aware :o).
In His Service,
Toni
God speaks to us when we need it the most. I was bullied as a child and have never overcame that. I have self doubt and anxiety…happily married with 7 kids..a good job but still allow people to walk on me and cause so much pain and fear of inadequacies. I am so tired of taking xanax to help me through the day…I want to have god to ease my nerves and most importantantly…just feel good about me.
My daughter sent me today’s devotional and her comment was quote, “I know it’s a “God thing” that this was the devotion from Proverbs 31 today!!!
It just spoke loudly about how insecure we may feel in our work and ministry because of comparison or guilt.
Our discussion last night had me thinking about how we need to look for the future and trust that God is bigger than people and circumstances….amazing how this devotion shows up today!!
Mom this is a God Thing! Take a look at this devotional.”
She was right. The things we talked about last night was about how inadequate I felt trying to be the perfect sister, daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, church secretary, friend, mother-in-law, Sunday School teacher, etc….
There are circumstances at my job that have made me believe that I am inadequate in ministering to the people of our church, a job I love so dearly because I have the opportunity to minister to not only my church family, but the community too. I need the confident heart I had 3 years ago back. Your free gift package may give me the jump start I need.
Its amazing how God answers ones prayers. I will be signing up for the daily devotional too. Thank you God for our daughters and those who equip us with what we need to take up the cross daily and follow you. Darla
I fear that I let the past haunts me at times. I want to be a blessing to others but frquently I doubt that I can be used the way the Lord want and needs. I and my family are going thru some life changes as we move and separate from the Army, there will be new challenges ahead. The Lord has much in store for me and I rebuke the devil for trying to plague me with self doubt. I would love the ability to receive this book, read and share with others that face a military spouse’s challenges of husband’s deployment, injuries. Ect. It is a challenge! Thanks for sharing Renee.
I would love to win a copy of the book!
Just found your website today, loved this post on self doubt….something I struggle with a lot. Looking forward to reading and learning more from you, God Bless!
This reminded me of this saying: “God doesn’t call the equipped… He equips the called.” This doesn’t have to apply only to mission work, teaching Sunday school or Bible studies, preaching, etc… it can apply to a project, a new job, or anything we are led to undertake. God will always provide what we need to be victorious at that undertaking. While I know this, I often struggle with subconscious doubts and “against me” thoughts that undermine my motivation… I need to learn to be more conscious of those thoughts so that I can take them captive, recognizing that they are NOT God’s thoughts. Even if God is not on board with something I plan to do, He would never use “against me” thoughts to redirect me! Thank you for sharing your insights on getting past these stumbling blocks.
Thank you Rene, for doing what you do….as I read your devotional this afternoon, it’s just what I needed to hear! I don’t know where to start…to be confident in who I am in Christ, who I am as a wife, mom, daughter, sister..the balance of it all. I too have wished for overwhelming confidence, just like that…POOF! (lol) I am interested in this book and the magazine as a great place to start. Thank you again!
WOW!!! Just what I needed to HEAR today!!! I was struggling with self doubt over a position that t I feel that God has placed in my lap..something I wasn’t looking for, but it could be a great opportunity for me and my family…I was all GUNG HO and then the doubt started to creep in…thinking to myself ” I am not qualified or have the experience needed for this position”…but after seeing this post I have a NEW attitude and know that it was meant for me to read! Thanks so much for your faithfulness in getting the WORD out! Peace and Blessings to you and everyone who reads your words of encouragement 🙂 ♥
Boy, Renee, You hit the nail on the head with that video. I loved the am and fm analogy. I never thought about it like that. Both me and my daughter need a big dose of self confidence, so sign me up for your free gift package. Thanks for your generosity. God bless, Polly
When those we love the deepest turn a shoulder or roll an eye, stop greeting you or walk right by, stop talking coffee dates, or asking for prayer or sharing their joys….. when their actions or words find that plsace that stings the most…… I find my self in self doubt. Looking forward to words of encouragement to embrace in the empowerment of all God has for me!
This posting had to be sent by God today. I am facing retirement at the end of next month. I prayed for two years that God would let me know when it is time. I have worked for my current employer over 40 years. I put out a fleece to God to ask for confirmation from Him that it was time. He met my requests and granted them. Ever since I announced to my employer that I was retiring, Satan has done a number on me with all the reasons that I don’t need to retire. Satan has tried to undermine everything that God granted me in helping me decide to retire. This sounds like a wonderful book that I could so benefit from. Thanks for the triggers that you gave. I printed it and am going to incorporate it into my devotional time. I suffer so much from insecurities that are mostly self imposed. Satan knows which buttons to push to knock me back. I pray God’s blessings on your ministry. Thank you for the post today!
I always feel like I’m not doing enough or that I’ll make the wrong choice. Sometimes the fears can be paralyzing or I feel like God will not help me because I am not doing what I am supposed to dfo, what I feel I should have done. I have a lot of doubts especially when it comes to areas I’m not as strong at such as my career.
I recently quit my job because my employer thought it was okay to scream, yell and cuss me in front of the other employee’s and our customers. I had worked for the company for 10 years so this was a huge step of faith for me. I knew and still know what God wanted me to do. I know that God is dealing with this person and that God has it all under control. But over the past few weeks of adjusting to being a housewife I have developed a serious self-esteem problem. I did not realize this until last night when a very minor incedent escalated into a major argument. I truely felt that my husband harbored resentment toward me for quiting when in actuality he has been nothing but supportive of my decision. This caused a financial burden for him and I think I am feeling a tad bit inferior not “doing my share” when in all actuallity I am busier now than I was when I worked a full time job. I am leading a women’s ministry at our church which includes two different groups of ladies that meet at different times on different days about different things. I am organizing the church library which has been used for a storage room for several years. I am part of the ladies bible study/discussion group. All of these things come under the Women’s Ministry so that alone keeps me busy. I also do audio/visual on Sunday Mornings and help with the food closet. God has provided me with the time to do things that others do not have time for or that was a burden to some one else who was working a full time job but felt compelled to do it anyway. Several of these doors opened within hours of my leaving my job. Over time I have been able to recruit help and deligate responsibilities. I am finally getting my “schedule” to the point that I can take care of our home and volunteer work. I realize I am rambling. I really just wanted to say, thank you Renee! Todays video really helped me to realize that it’s satan putting the doubts and fears in my head and heart. My husband does not resent me at all! He tried to tell me it was my own self esteem issues but I didn’t want to hear that. I wanted to blame him. Thank you for being a part of my daily study and my healing process as I travel through this season in my life. I have a very full schedule that God has provided for me so I try to keep this thought in mind at all times…..”I want to be about Gods business, but I do not want to be “busy”. I want to be a productive part of spreading the gospel and will make every effort to make all I do honor Him.” May God bless you Renee’! Thank you for all you do for His kingdom.
Always worried about what others think of me. Constantly doubting if I’m doing the “right” thing. I know doubts and fears do not come from the Lord, but I continually fall into the trap. I want to be a perfect wife, mother, and school teacher, but when I look at others I feel inadequate. Lord, help me focus on you and not everyone else.
For most of my life I have compaired myself to others. I am learning to see myself as God sees me and use my talents and abilities the best that I can. I would just not do something because I knew there were others that were better than myself. God gives us opportunities and challenges as blessings if we will only step out and do it. Each time that I have taken those opportunities I have learned something and it has boosted my confidence that I did a good job. Thanks for your words of reassurance and encouragement.
I too have asked God to zap me with confidence – it sparked my attention to look at what made me feel uncertain and insecure instead of just asking God to make it go away. I’ve been unexpectantly promoted into a new position at work, which would make most people thrilled but has me plagued with doubts that I can lead and care for the site as well as the previous management, despite everyone else’s confidence in my ability. I know this is all part of God’s plan – he tends to give me giant kicks in the butt to get me where I need to be, but yet it is so hard to trust – thank you for your words of wisdom and guidance. Since I’ve been subscribing to the facebook posts and emails I’m getting back to being God centered rather than fear centered.
I want to start by saying THANK YOU for being so faithful in sharing God’s word. It means more than you can imagine. Your Proverbs 31 devotional today was exactly what I needed. I have struggled with doubt and insecurity my whole life. I grew up in a family with 8 siblings, which included 5 insanely beautiful sisters. We constantly compared ourselves to the others, allowing depression, eating disorders, and many other struggles to win when we didn’t find ourselves as beautiful or smart as our “perfect” sisters. I constantly felt the need to measure up, and so I aimed for perfectionism in everything. When I became a wife, teacher, mother, and youth pastor’s wife, the cycle continued. I constantly compared myself to others and knew I would never be as good as others. Your message about comparison being a source of doubt is SO TRUE! God recently showed me the Theodore Roosevelt quote that “Comparison is the thief of joy”, just as your devotional spoke about. The Lord has been faithfully showing me (and strongly confirming through your message today) that I don’t need to compare myself to anyone, for they are not the standard. Jesus is the standard, the benchmark, the One and Only that I need to strive to be like. If I could only keep this in my mind and heart, then the doubts would not be as crippling as they have always been.
I feel like I spend more time and energy being scared, untrusting and uncertain. I want to stop living in fear and doubt. I want to quit going through the motions. I want to truly feel joyful and confident again. I’d like to use the energy I have been wasting and put it to better use.
I have been called into the ministry to Preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I still sometimes doubt the call that GOD has placed on my life because of my focus on my own abilities, when I know that it is GOD and his precious Holy Spirit that works in me, to work as a servant in HIS kingdom.
My doubts are more about is my lack of confidence from not knowing if I’m doing something because I convicted by God or by man. I’m dealing now with not wanting to do something (teach this next school year). I can work in the school and not teach but that would mean less than half my take home pay. So I feel obligated to teach but don’t want the work load knowing all the other new responsibilities of taking care of my Mother. I’m believing God will intervene to provide a way out of the teaching responsibilities but I’m keeping myself open and ready to move forward with a “right attitude” to teach. I’ve got my church friends praying with me for God to have His way and give me grace and strength. I’d appreciate your prayers too. Thank you
I believe God is leading me to write a book. I wrote poetry and short stories as a teen, and I write infrequently now, but I am insecure about writing to be published.
Allowing past mistakes to define me in the present…
I’m a non-traditional master’s student who returned to school after being out for almost 15 years. I made the decision when I finally realized I had been in somewhat of a dead-end job for 8 years. Throughout the program my advisor has voiced her concerns about my failure to speak up in class and thinks that I may have problems when I do my internships this year because I don’t share what I know enough. I’m working a part-time job this summer and received my review last week. They were way more critical than positive. They told me I was timid and slow. So, now what is difficult to deal with is that I’ve received this criticism since I was in 1st grade. I thought I took care of the slow part and hadn’t heard that since I left elementary school. But the timid part continues to follow me. I don’t think of myself as timid. I know that I don’t talk as much as others, but I must have something in my manner that says fearful and I’m not sure how to remedy it. I have always been afraid of making mistakes and people seem to hone in on that. So, anyway, this devotional was helpful today. I’m thankful that God has a different focus. I tend to forget that easily and have never been quite sure how to bridge the tangible life with spiritual truth. I don’t want my weaknesses to be a barrier to God’s work. I want to be useful to Him.
While starting my new business I’ve become aware of how insecure and un-confidant I am when I’m calling people. I raised 3 children, have 6 grandchildren and feel confident in my own little world, but not in the business world. Your devotion was just what i needed today as I want to make phone calls fto acquire customers and need encouraged! Thank you so much for your help, I printed the triggers and truths and will repeat these scriptures often! I would be thrilled to win your book, I know it would help me and I can in turn encourage others. Thank you so much for your ministry, may God richly bless you!
I’ve been dealing with the spirit of doubt for some years now which has caused me to miss out on some things in my life. Going through a very difficult time in my marriage and trying to regain who I am, has caused doubt to implant itself into my life. I second guess everything and everyone and have serious struggles with this. I know what God tells and shows me through prayer and his word but sometimes I just can’t seem to shake this doubt which causes me to beat myself up and begin to question everything that I am. I have major inequities and I just want to be
I am always amazed how God always brings the very thing I need at the exact time that I need it! He is so AWESOME & FAITHFUL! I have struggled most of my teen and adult life with doubts of many kinds. I was raised in an extremely legalistic church where after becoming a Christian at a young age, I was told or led to believe I had back-slidden every time I did something wrong. This has been a battle for me…even though I learned in recent years that is by FAITH I am saved! It’s not a feeling or based on what I do or don’t do. However, even though I know this…it seems like Satan is always accusing me of not being a child of God. I was just thinking in the past few days that I have to get released from this battle in doubting my salvation…there has to be a way! And this morning I get on FB (something I don’t do very often) & here is this devotional video from Renee speaking to me! God is AMAZING & it’s very clear to me that I need to get a copy of this book & read it…asking the Holy Spirit to help me defeat satan & release me from this stronghold of doubt…crippling my walk wiith Him. Thank you Renee for your obedience to Christ in sharing your heart with all of us!
I doubt myself a lot. I never share in meetings because I feel other’s know more than me, of course I work with professors so that’s probably true, but I still wish I had the self confidence to state an opinion withough doubt. Just yesterday I scheduled a student group meeting and began doubting if it would be successful on my drive to campus, but it was absolutely wonderful! I am now telling myself when I feel like a failure, God has a plan! And if I’m mean’t to do something God will work it out beautifully and if it’s not mean’t to be, God will change it into something for his glory.
Thanks for stating the foundation of what I need – to trust God in the midst of this uncertainty of the high speed rail nightmare taking our property and totally devaluing our home and remaining property while we have to pay for a new well and irrigation system – with what. All this while my husband is fighting Valley Fever which is a full body fungal infection that takes months to recover. I know God cares and is the Wise Creator, Counselor and Intercessory amidst my insecurities. Thanks for stating the reality of what needs to be focused on – God and His plan as I am so inadequate.
Lately my biggest trigger has been college. I have three weeks left in the hardest class I’ve ever taken, and there are times when I’m just not sure if I can finish it.
While I am confident in my corporate abilities, I have an extremely poor self-image and very absent self-worth – due in large part to an extended period of psychological abuse in the workplace. It took me 7 years to before I finally “won” my worker’s comp settlement for severe stress, anxiety and depression. I am going through a very bad time right now – I have been doing better, have another job, and am trying to start all over at 53 years old. The family of a young lady my son is going to propose to believes they are the “elite” members of the mid-size town in which they live and though I have only met the mother, I am extremely aware of how the family is looking down on me.
This woman is behind my intensified feelings self-doubt and worthlessness. She makes back-handed comments and uses negative phrases couched as a compliment. For my son’s benefit, I have not said anything about it to him. I had dreamed of having a daughter-in-law I could treasure and a new extended family through her relatives. I can very clearly see that is not going to happen. I asked my sister-in-law to pray for God to protect my heart and help me deal with this or I am going to lose my son due to my inability to deal with these people. I can’t handle their snobbishness and disinterest. Then I received my KSLR “Encouragement for Today” email message at work and saw the post with your book. I just feel like you are my last hope for help in trying to conquer these feelings of inadequacy. I am really drowning in emotions right now and none of them are good.
I am in the process of reading your book and every chapter hits home. And now I see you have an online study guide to go with it, I will be all over that as soon as I finish this post. Thank you Thank you for writing this book. It’s a must read for everyone!
I love your A.M., F.M. analogy, how awesome! When I get down about myself God reminds me of Jeremiah 29:11. He knows the plans He has for me, He promises me a future and a hope. God shows me His plan is the BEST! When God gives me scripture and revelation to ‘see’ His plan I know His Love for me is never ending!
Today’s Proverbs 31 devotional where you stated “conflict, criticism and comparison had sent me into the shadows of doubt” spoke out to me. In times of insecurity, I’m going to remind myself of Philippians 4:13 and Psalm 139:14. Thank you for those awesome reminders.
It’s amazing how Satan can get us down through other people. He attacks us in our friendships, co-workers and in our home lives. I have been so down lately feeling as though I am unworthy of love. I need your video to show me I AM worthy. Jesus died for me, we are all unworthy of his love. The beauty is, is that he is so generous to us and invites us to his table and fills us with joy regardless of our sin. Thank you for your encouragement today!
I have had self doubts much of my life. I’ve never felt quite as “good” as others. This has especially been a problem since losing my 27 year old son 2-1/2 years ago. Since then, I have isolated myself, gained 40 lbs, and the jobs I have been able to find, I always thought I wasn’t good enough – that people didn’t like me. Now, with the weight gain I’m embarrassed to even be seen by anyone who knows me, so I isolate myself even more.
This morning, some things that have triggered this self doubt and lack of confidence was having to go to my home town to get a document needed for a new job I will be starting in a couple of weeks. I wanted to spend some time in my home town, but instead, I went straight to the place I needed to go, back in my car and to the cemetery to visit my son. I didn’t even stop to get a soda !
This is no way to live. I am so tired of it and know something needs to change. I am 51 years old and want to live the rest of my life in some kind of peace – not to mention the fact that I have to work to take care of myself.
The main thing that stood out to me from your video message this morning is what I “think”, I will eventually “feel” which in turn will help me to “live” a life without doubt and with confidence. “Think – Feel – Live”. Thank you !
Tami…..my prayers are with you. Though I have not experienced any where near the grief you have, I feel I can say that God is with you no matter what. When we don’t have the strength to stand I know that God will lift us up. When we don’t have the strength to lift our eyes, our hearts, or our hands to Him he will call someone to stand in the gap for us and hold us up. I am praying that God will bless your life with comfort, peace and joy.
Renee, Your P31 devotion spoke directly to me this morning. God has impressed on my heart to step out of my comfort zone and begin sharing with women how God redeemed my past so that they do not make the same mistakes. Not an easy proposition, being that transparent! The doubts are there, but I am encouraged by taking my eyes off of me and looking at the One whose plans are greater than my abilities. Thank you for encouraging me today.
Wow….reading a lot of these comments really helps my perspective on all that’s going on around me. As a stay-at-home mom to 3 under 3, sometimes I lose sight of the “big picture” and focus only on my own little family and how much I feel I’m failing them miserably. I hardly speak to my own mother now and so my biggest insecurities come from believing I’ll fail my own kids in the same ways and end up with broken relationships with them as adults, as well. I would love the encouragement of knowing exactly where to go in God’s Word to point out His truth to me, and apply it to my parenting. Thank you for bravely sharing of yourself!
Just want to say THANK YOU, RENEE!! You have such a practical and powerful way that you bring God’s truths to light! I love the simplicity of your message, you help me to see that the answer is something that I can do. It comes down to a choice. You have challenged me to step up and stand up to the bully of self doubt! God has and continues to use you in a powerful way to empower people just like me. It is my deepest desire to help others see what God has shown me through your messages! Thank you, and GOD BLESS YOU!
Renee … because of your positive influence in my life, my husband and I have started counseling. We are trying to stop the cycle that Satan keeps us in pulling us apart. I can’t thank you enough for all your encouragement and powerful messages that you share. You are truly a blessing! ~ Erin
I know that all humans deal with insecurity and that satan devises perfect schemes for each one of us. I’ve been divorced for 9 years and was engaged recently to a man I’d been seeing for about 2 years. What I believe satan tried to do was have my fiance open up scars from my childhood in order to defeat me and thwart God’s plan for me. It has been very difficult, but I canceled my engagement and ended my relationship with the man I love. Because satan knows how much I desire a strong, godly man in my life, he thought his plan would work. I’m still in a lot of pain and it’s a daily struggle, but thanks be to God…”greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world.” {I’m very excited about attending the She Speaks writer’s conference next week.}
I suffer from lack of confidence, and insecurity, over everything. I really want to learn how to do away with those fears and rely solely on God; on His strength and His view of me. I have a problem with thinking way to much about what others think of me. Another thing I struggle with is trying to please everyone and doing what everyone else wants me to do rather than what is best for me.
I cannot wait to read this book. Thank you!
Renee,
Thank you for these words. I really really needed to hear these truths today, to be reminded who I am and who God wants me to be.
I allowed an acquaintance to make me question my path just yesterday. I am coming to the She Speaks conference next week, and have begun writing with the A Widow’s Might team for P31. She put a seed of doubt in my heart…am I good enough? Do I have what it takes to minister to other women in similar situations and circumstances?
My self-doubt lasted a bit longer than it should have. I know that God’s plan for my children and me is marvelous. I will not let one person discourage me.
Thanks so much for giving me the tools to combat my self-doubts!
Many blessings on you and your family.
I have lived with doubts about my purpose and what I am capable of even though I know that God has been by my side in all of my endeavors. I recently read The Forgotten God by Frances Chan and this book coupled with Renee’s comments is helping me break down the barriers of self doubt and reaching out to the Holy Spirit for guidance and knowing that I am perfectly and wonderfully made! I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Thank you Renee for your added insight…..
Patti
Thank you for your comment, it touched my spirit. As I read it and some others it has reminded me
so much of God’s goodness and faithfulness. I have just left my abusive husband Tuesday, and i have been waiting on God to show me the right time this time so it be the last time. I need to go to court today for a protective order but I have been praying for peace and He has given it to me to be able to take this step.
God has lovingly given me reminders that He is with me every step of the way through my daily devotionals, friends postings on Facebook (they do not know of my situation, they are in OK and I am in AK). God does ask us to be still and listen for his voice, then when He speaks we must be willing to walk through three door He opens. Blessings
I have felt myself dragged down by paralyzing doubt in myself which I have now figured out originates from my lack in trust that I am worthy of Gods love….or ANYONES love forthat matter. Last week, my husband and I found ourselves at a new church after years of not going and God seems very excited to be working within us and our marriage. The feelings that I felt because everyone said I couldn’t do it have been muted by the steady voice of God telling me everyday that His opinion of ne is the only one that matters because He is the one who knows me completely. He made me the way I am because I am a reflection of Him and through Him all things are possible. I am so grateful that the love of God has managed to take away my doubt, guilt, and feelings of not being good enough. His hand is strong in my life and its because of websites like Proverbs31.org that I can see his message for me all day and not have to worry about what everyone else thinks of how I do things because through Christ, all things are possible and for that, I will praise Him foe eternity
Thank you for this giveaway but more importantly thank you for you insight! I just started getting the p31 daily devotions and yours was the 2nd one I had read and God is definitely speaking through your words. I have a 2 year old and since she has been born I know that my purpose is to teach her God’s love but I find it defeating that I’m no longer in the role of leadership in our church because of taking care of her. I love my daughter and my new role as mom but I feel I get left out or forgotten about which makes me feel inadequate! So thank you for allowing to see that God has a plan that is growing inside of me!