Because we're worth it.

I've been learning so much lately. So much I'm not really sure how to put it into words. It's still  in the "floating around in my head" stage, ya know? The stage where you're trying to live by it, but you're not used to this new habit yet. I'm trying to make new habits, but some old ones are hard to break in the process of those new, better-for-your-soul habits.One habit in particular I'm trying to break is the life-long habit of being way critical of myself...in every way, and learning to realize that loving God and the people around me is way more time-worthy than obsessing over things about myself I don't like and letting it ruin my attitude.

It's not an excuse to be lazy, but it's the realization that I don't have to be perfect. Perfection is not gonna happen, but I'll be the best I can be with God's help. I know I can't make changes on my own. Seriously, only God is going to help me break a cycle that I don't want to see my kids have to deal with, and particularly my daughter. We women are so critical of so much about ourselves. I want her to see the beauty God has given her, and to be comfortable in that. She's worth it. I'm learning that I am, too.

The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls, who, on finding one pearl of great value, went and sold all that he had and bought it. / Matthew 13:44-45