Long ago, I used to see myself as a college student, then a chemist and as a single person. Then after I married my husband, Scott, I saw myself as a wife. After having children, a stay-at-home mom. Now, I see myself as a daughter. Of course I have two parents (and incredible ones at that), so that would obviously make me a daughter, but over the years, I’ve learned so much more about being my Father’s daughter. I didn’t always know this. To me, knowing is multi-dimensional. I remember someone saying once—and I’m paraphrasing—that you can have both head knowledge and heart knowledge. We hear over and over about how much Jesus loves us. Right? Remember the Sunday school song “Yes, Jesus Loves Me”? Did we really believe in our hearts that Jesus loves us? I didn’t. I could sing the song, but I didn’t really understand what it truly meant. One time I remember pondering what God’s love meant. Let’s be real. Sure I was saved, but I didn’t live my life as if I were loved, knowing that I am His and He is mine. Fast forward a few years and what seems like a billion life experiences and you know what? I get it now. I am loved. I am a daughter of the Most High God. I am loved and accepted by God. I don’t have to feel anything special, though I love warm, fuzzy feelings. I no longer feel as if I have to compete or be extra special just to gain His attention. He sees me for who I am, and He loves me.
How about you? How do you see yourself?
Diary of a Warrior Bride 
Amen!
He loves us just the way we are! That is something I am still trying to understand but I do believe it better now since I have become a mother! When my child keen ere in their ways, it hurts my heart but I don’t shun them; instead, I want what is best for them and to hold them even closer to guide them.
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