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Day 1: Find Yourself Again
Do you feel like the days are a blur? One day melding into another… an endless stream of diapers and late-night feedings.
The attention needs of a new baby or small child can swallow up who you are. It can easily lead to depression. You’ve traded in your executive office for a milk-stained sweatshirt and you’re wondering, "What did I do?".
More than any job or career, a child is the benchmark of how we walk out our Christianity. It’s a divine opportunity to produce a disciple of Christ – one who loves God and lives to advance his kingdom and goodness in the earth.
Carve out a few minutes each day to spend time with God and his word. Seek him – and you’ll find yourself again. Put him first – and he’ll give you the grace, strength and wisdom to prioritize all of life while doing the important work of raising your child in the Lord.
Actionable Insight: Cultivate atmosphere
What type of atmosphere do you want in your home? Make a determination - and then cultivate it! Music, movies, books, activities, friends - make sure they are helping move you toward what you envision your household to look like and don't be afraid to clear out what is opposing or just not helping.
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About this Plan
Have you lost yourself in mounds of dirty diapers? If you’ve transitioned from a career to being a stay-at-home dad (or mom), you may feel like you’ve lost your identity and purpose in life or even be fighting depression. This brief devotional by Laura Woodworth will help you maintain your sanity and regain your focus in one of the most important seasons of life.
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