The Good Enough Momಮಾದರಿ

When I was a graduate student studying psychology, I came across an interesting theory of family therapy. It was called the "good-enough parent" by D.W. Winnicott. Winnicott developed this concept to provide support for families who he believed had "sound instincts" and were "stable and healthy families."

The theory stated that a parent did not have to be perfect in his/her role as a parent but instead be "good enough." A successful parent needed to provide consistent love, warmth and security for their children, understanding that every parent would fail at times.

The beauty of "good-enough" lies not in lowered standards, but in the recognition that your ordinary, daily faithfulness creates extraordinary impact. Your willingness to show up imperfectly, to try again after failures, to seek growth while accepting limitations - these qualities matter more than any performance-based metric.

In Ephesians 2, we read that God has prepared good works for us. Each of us is uniquely created and called to the mission that He has ordained. As Moms, we can entrust each day, with all its imperfections, into the hands of our loving Savior.

Reflection Question: How would it change your mindset to know that God has “prepared beforehand” your ministry as mom today?