Created By God

So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Genesis 1:27

Counselor, doctor, teacher, chef, taxi driver, police officer—who am I? A mother fills so many roles each day, Is it any wonder she wonders?

In the beginning, the very first mother may have had identity questions too. Perhaps that is why God takes the time to be very specific in the first chapter of Genesis. Three times in verse 27 the word “created” is used to define the origin of humankind. Created—not hatched, found, spontaneously generated, not evolved, nor accidentally discovered. By a conscious decision of God we each were created; you and I and every mother who ever lived.

What a wonderful truth to grasp at those moments when doubts about self-worth nibble at the edges of my confidence. On days when my family’s demands threaten to drown my identity, I take courage from the knowledge that I was personally created by God. Just like Eve, I bear the unmistakable stamp of my Maker. And because He made me, He knows me inside and out. I need not fear a loss of identity. I need only look into my heavenly Father’s face to truly know who I am.

Know that the Lord is God. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3

Dear God, when I feel overwhelmed and under-appreciated, help me to remember that You made me by Your creative power and love. May I reflect Your image in attitudes, words, and actions today. Amen.