The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
Psalms 23:1 TNIV
I have to confess...I'm in the middle of a mommy meltdown. This is just one of those times that I let my world get out of control by not allowing God to be my main focus and to be the One in control of my life. As a stay at home mom I continually struggle with self-worth. I know that I am doing what God wants me to do. I know that what I do is very important and will make an eternal difference, but sometimes it feels like it's not enough. I read an article yesterday about some influential women in my state. They all had high-powered jobs as CEO's, presidents, directors and managers of successful companies. Since I'm in the mindset of being in a mommy meltdown, this article just further reinforced to me that I have chosen a position that the world does not necessarily view as successful or worthy of value. There are some days that I want to do something that the world will notice (or even my family and friends) and will recognize me for my accomplishments. But, I have to stop and remember that I am doing what God has called me to do. Yes, that means about 99.5% of what I do goes unrecognized or unappreciated. There are the occasions where people will tell me what great kids I have and how well I am raising them. But those are few and far between.
Last night as I was reading a devotion with my daughter, the key verse was Psalms 23:1. I think God placed that there for my benefit to help me realized that He is all I need and that I lack nothing with Him in my life. So, as I progress through this mommy meltdown, I pray that I come out on the other side better equipped to keep this thought in mind constantly. When I start to have a meltdown because the things I want to happen are not happening on my time table, I want to remember that I lack nothing and that God is on my side.
I encourage you to remember this as well. When all looks bleak and hopeless, know that God is your shepherd and you lack nothing.
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