I have never felt like I was enough – pretty enough, fit enough, funny enough, smart enough. I struggled through childhood and adolescence trying to be invisible, hoping no one would notice me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I didn’t think my self esteem could get any lower. Then I became a mom.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the sudden, I felt like everything I was doing was wrong – potentially screwing up the little human God had entrusted to me. Lies of the past that I thought I had overcome through the truths of God’s Word were re-emerging with a vengeance in addition to all the new ways I felt I was failing as a mom. Patterns of comparing myself to others leading to self-loathing began dominating my thought life. I couldn’t be a good mom, wife, sister, daughter, or woman believing these lies. I couldn’t keep living like this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, through the Lord’s grace and patience, He slowly used people, Scripture, and the love of my family to bring the truth back to light. That’s the thing about God, He never gives up on us. He always knows what we need and will give it to us even if we’re not looking for it. He is the BEST Father giving the best gifts to His children. In His infinite grace and mercy, He reminded me that my life isn’t about me at all. It’s about Him – His glory, His purposes, His Kingdom advancement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n