Be Yourself

Project 365 – #049

One of the things that I’m constantly impressing upon Munchkin is the importance of being true to herself.  It’s so easy to get caught up in trying to fit in or striving to please others.  Somehow, during that process, the true person within gets lost in the shuffle.  The person that the Lord made us to be starts to slip away.

The funny thing is that while I sit here and try to teach Munchkin these valuable principles I am forced to reflect on how I am handling my own life.  What are my motivations for doing certain things in real life and with my blogging?  Am I staying true to who I am and who the Lord wants me to be?  Am I being a good example to my daughter?

I need to be comfortable in my own skin and embrace the talents the Lord has given me.  I need to encourage Munchkin to do the same.  As parents, we need to nurture her loving, giving spirit and God-given gifts.  We need to help her to recognize her full potential.

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
Marvelous are Your works,
And that my soul knows very well.
~Psalm 139:14~