Not Less Than

I remember when my mom and dad had just moved into my home in 1996, when my daughters were ages 11 years, 6 years and 5 months. One day my dad said, "I've lived here long enough to know that you put in a full day". I can't express how gratifying it was to hear those words. I was a stay-at-home mom at the time and I knew in my heart that that was true, but I desperately needed that affirmation. Today, much change later, even with no little ones in the home I hear, understand and know that what I do is meaningful. So when I read my journal prayer from last June, "One day I will wake up on a work day and not feel inadequate. In Jesus Name", I realize I now have been experiencing God, my heavenly Dad, restoring those years. If I ever am feeling "less than", I remind myself I am esteemed—my DAD says so.

Reflections on journal June 18-29, 2015