Daily Strength for MothersSample

Perfectly Made

Who you are as a mother, a woman, a sister, or a daughter is not an accident. You’ve been handcrafted to fit intricately into the lives of the people around you. Feelings of inadequacy can overwhelm you as you find yourself faced with tasks you don’t feel equipped for. On any given day, you need to instill kindness, ensure your home is peaceful, manage the laundry, counsel the children, maintain the schedule, or do your job well. You might feel entirely unfit for the job you’ve been given.

Does the clay say to the potter, “What have you made”? Does the clay question the potter’s ability to form it into a perfectly functional and beautiful vessel? You are the work of a master potter, with perfect skills and unlimited resources. He has made you specifically for this job, at this time. You are the work of his hands. When you feel inadequate, you can place your confidence in the fact that he created you perfectly. He knew what your life would look like and he knew what you would need to walk through your days.

Thank you, God, for your work in my life. Teach me to depend on you where I am weak. Renew my confidence in your ability as the potter. When I feel inadequate, remind me of who you are and what you have done. Today, help me walk in the freedom that comes from knowing you are my Creator and you don’t make mistakes.