What does God say about you? Do you know?! It is all too easy to get caught up in who the world says you are, so today Karen and Emily remind us the truth of what God says. They talk about identity, the phrase “just a mom,” and fighting against comparison. We hope today’s conversation encourages you to celebrate your unique gifts and talents and focus on the truth that you are fearfully and wonderfully made!

Episode Recap:
3:45 Survival Guide to Motherhood releases today! 

6:30 Karen’s purpose at BOAW Moms is to be your biggest cheerleader

11:50 It is critical that we base our identity and find our worth in who we are in Christ

16:40 Get off social media and stay in your lane if you struggle with this! 

21:15 You are fearfully and wonderfully made, start out each day by meditating on that truth

Scripture for Reflection:

Psalm 139:14 (NIV): “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

Questions for Discussion:

1. Are there specific areas where you’ve struggled to see yourself the way God sees you? How has your understanding of your identity in Christ changed after listening to this episode? 
2. Karen and Emily talked about the phrase “just a mom.” Have you ever told anyone you are “just a mom”? Has this episode helped you reframe that mindset?
3. Social media can lead to feelings of inadequacy and comparison. What steps can you take to "stay in your lane" and avoid comparing yourself to others? How can focusing on your unique gifts help with this?
4. Karen shared that her purpose in starting BOAW Moms was to be a cheerleader for other moms. How can you encourage and support other women in your community to see their worth and celebrate their unique gifts?

Resources:

• Karen’s all-new Survival Guide to Motherhood is available now! https://amzn.to/3Vr7LlD
• Connect with Birds on a Wire Moms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/birdsonawiremoms  and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/birdsonawiremoms