The burden I have been carrying especially the last 8 months is anxiety and worry. 8 months ago my husband took a job in another state, he worked out of state away from us for 3 months, can home for three months working from home and then went back. And then I stayed and prepared the house to sell, packed and listed the house. We thought it was God’s plan and that is where God wanted us to be. And then things had to pivot and my husband realized the job wasn’t right for him. So it’s been a lot of worry and anxiety for me and now trying to figure out where God wants us. I need to surrender that anxiety and worry to Him. And by being in his word everyday will help to rest in Him.

One thing that I have struggled to appreciate is that I am a good mom, homeschool mom, wife and care taker. I have a big heart to care for others. I have struggled with that because I have friends that comment on my path when they have chosen career paths, they have jobs that are very stressful. But remark I am just a stay at home mom. But I know God created me for this role.

I came across this this morning, and would love for you to watch it. A little extra knowledge for the day 🙏🏼

Knowing that I belong to God’s family just gives me a sense of security and comfort. I feel like truly embracing that will help me to not feel that I have to seek approval or compare myself to others, that God sees me as me and His child. In the devotional today, this part hit me hard, “There may be seasons when friendships change.” This one line just gave me a sense of relief because I have been going through something with a friend we have known for 25+ years. The devotional today, just really made me feel more at peace with the situation.

Today’s lesson reminds us that you belong to God. Your identity isn’t determined by the opinions of others, your past, or your mistakes—it is rooted in the One who created and redeemed you. Reflection Question: Where have you been looking for acceptance or belonging outside of God, and what does it mean to you to know that you already belong to Him? Take a few moments to reflect before you answer. There is no pressure to share more than you’re comfortable with. This is a safe place to encourage one another as we grow in our identity in Christ. 🤍 “See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are!” — 1 John 3:1