One thing I did not expect in my experience of the miscarriage was how much it would affect my self-esteem and particularly my work.  I am just so much more fragile and particularly so much more filled with worry about my own capabilities.
I found this quote from "The Reason for God" (a book I really should get around to reading!) and it really helped me put 'myself' into perspective.
"The Christian Gospel is that I am so flawed that Jesus had to die for me, yet I am so loved and valued that Jesus was glad to die for me.  This leads to deep humility and deep confidence at the same time.  It undermines both swaggering and sniveling.  I cannot feel superior to anyone, and yet I have nothing to prove to anyone.  I do not think more of myself nor less of myself.  Instead, I think of myself less." 
Tim Keller.
Love B
 
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