Week 1: Before I Was Mom, I Was His

Remembering Your Identity Beyond Roles

Scripture:

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” — Isaiah 43:1

Reflection:

Before motherhood, before the sleepless nights, before the endless tasks and responsibilities, you were known. You were loved. You were God’s. Motherhood is sacred and life-changing, but it can also quietly blur our sense of self. Over time, it’s easy to measure your value by what you do; diapers changed, meals prepared, schedules kept. And while these acts of love are meaningful, they are not the totality of who you are.

God calls you first and foremost by your name, not your role. You are His beloved daughter, fearfully and wonderfully made. This week, we begin by remembering that identity. The part of you that exists beyond caregiving, beyond tasks, beyond roles.

Wellness Insight:

Wellness begins with presence and awareness. When you recognize that your worth is not tied to productivity, you free yourself to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. Self-recognition, truly remembering that you are loved for who you are is a foundational step toward holistic wellness.

Today, take a moment to name yourself as God’s beloved. Find a quiet space and place your hand over your heart. Take a few deep breaths, letting your body relax with each exhale. Whisper or write down, “I am God’s beloved. I am enough. I am not defined by what I do, but by who I am in Him.” Repeat this throughout your day, especially in moments when you feel “just busy” or “just a mom.”

Journal Prompt:

1. Who am I in God’s eyes outside of my role as a mom?
2. What parts of myself have been quieted that I want to remember this week?

Closing Prayer:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come to You as women who have given much, carried much, and loved deeply. You see every role we hold and You see the woman beneath them all. Where we have forgotten ourselves, gently remind us who we are in You. Where we are weary, teach us how to rest without guilt. Where desire stirs in our hearts, help us trust that You placed it there with purpose.

As we walk through this series, meet us in the quiet spaces. Restore what feels lost. Heal what feels fragmented. And lead us back to a wholeness that was always meant to include You. We place our identities, our bodies, our callings, and our seasons in Your care. Make us attentive to Your voice, patient with ourselves, and open to becoming. 

Lord, remind us that our identity is found in You, not in our tasks or titles. Help us to remember that we are Your beloved, fully known, and fully cared for. Restore the parts of us that have been quieted, and meet us in the stillness today. 

Amen.