So, I was getting ready to have a shower tonight, and I looked at myself in the dreaded mirror.
Oh, the love/hate relationship that we all have with our reflections. Today was more of a “meh, yep, that’s me” kind of a day.
Until…
Dun da da…
Yep. My body is amazing.
Not because I have a model body. I’m over 30 and have had 3 kids. Nope, not a model.
Not because I can deadlift….well, anything. I am not a fitness type. More of a get it done kinda gal.
Nope, there is nothing particularly spectacular or notable about my looks. But my body! Do you know all the things it can do?!?
It carried 3 beautiful, amazing babies to term, and then brought them in to the world. Don’t worry, no gory details about that. Just the miracle that 3 life changing people came out of me.
It can pack a baby on my hip as I clean. Or cook.
Oh, by the way. It can clean. All day long. (Yet another reference to those 3 kids!).
And it can chase kids all day long. It stands up, it runs, and walks.
It carries groceries. It laughs. It hugs. It holds people when they need it.
It is healthy enough to do all of these things.
It is pretty amazing. I could probably choose to treat it a little bit better. But no matter what my reflection says, may I always choose to remember what my body really is, not just what it looks like.
And it is amazing. So is yours.
And since we both woke up with a heartbeat, let’s see where is takes us today!
Friend, I don’t know where your mind is at today. Maybe you are feeling strong and ready to take on the week. Maybe you need some prayers and hope to get going. I do know that you were created. God needs you on this earth. Please don’t give up. If you need prayer, leave me your name in the comments. I would love to lift you up. 💕
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