In the Mirror of Life: 31 Days of Identity, Purpose, and Gratitudeಮಾದರಿ

CARING FOR THE INNER CHILD

Key Verse:
“Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.’” — Matthew 19:14 (NIV).

Reflection:
Within every adult woman lives a little girl who holds memories of love but also of pain. This “inner child” may carry rejection, abandonment, or unmet needs that still manifest today as insecurity, fear, or a constant need for approval. In In Search of Myself, we learn that giving voice to this child is essential for healing. In In the Mirror of Life, we see that embracing our vulnerability reconnects us with the purest essence of who we are.

In psychology, caring for the inner child is a process of integration and repair. Psychoanalysis shows us that childhood wounds shape the adult unconscious. From a systemic perspective, it is about including that part of us that was left behind in time — without a voice, without nurture. The Bible reminds us that the heart of a child — simple, trusting, and open — is the way into the Kingdom of God.

Additional Verses:

• “Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.” – Psalm 27:10 (NIV).
• “He who was seated on the throne said, ‘I am making everything new!’ Then he said, ‘Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.’” — Revelation 21:5 (NIV).

Systemic Reflection Phrase:
“Today, I embrace the little girl I once was and hold her with the love she lacked.”

Practical Challenge:
Write a letter to your inner child, saying what she needed to hear back then (e.g., “You are loved. You are important. It was never your fault.”). Read it aloud as if speaking directly to that little girl.

Therapeutic Technique:
Practice a therapeutic visualization: close your eyes, picture yourself as a child, and offer her a hug. Say: “I am here with you. I will take care of you now.”

Prayer:
Lord, help me to embrace the child who still lives within me. Heal the memories of pain and restore in me the simple, pure trust of one who rests in You. Teach me to love, care for, and value this part of me that You have never abandoned. Amen.