Five Minute Friday: Identity

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Today I find my identity in two roles - wife and mother. They define me. I feel like right now, this moment in my life, is what I was MADE for. The problem is that this moment is fleeting, the little ones are growing quickly and in the not too distant future I'll be the mother of kids who need me less and less. I remind myself of this often. And then I remind myself, "God has other things for you too, not just this." Not just "mom of young children," but "mom of teens" and so on. It's hard to imagine. That's ok. I know whatever it is that God has for me, I'll take it and THAT will be exactly what I was made for, THAT moment, that role, that season of life.

For now my identity is in changing diapers, helping kids navigate through school and life, and keeping our home running. For now my identity is wife, help meet to my wonderful husband. I pray that it continues but I know it won't look the same 10 or 20 years from now. Or 1 year from now. So I revel in my identity today, and wait for my identity that is yet to come.