Dear Mama,

I gave you a strong-willed daughter because this world sure needs her spice, spunk, attitude, and persistence.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter for special purposes and plans – you can’t see them all yet.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter who's confident in who I created her to be.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter for you to grow in love, patience, and understanding.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter whose beaming light will shine among darkness and evil.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter to daily show you my mercy, grace, and forgiveness in the midst of your shortcomings and sins.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter who will grow into a young woman who loves the Lord and cares deeply for people.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter because her voice will help bring hope to the hurting, lonely, and broken.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter for you to learn complete dependence upon me.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter who will do greater things than you have done.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter so you would come to me in your pleading, tears, and constant questions.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter for your joy, delight, and to learn what unconditional love really means.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter who will help take care of you one day.

I gave you a strong-willed daughter because YOU are strong and determined, my dear. I knew you were the perfect mama for her.

Keep persevering. Keep praying. Keep extending love when it hurts. Keep leaning on me when it feels impossible.

I’ve got this.

I Love You,

Jesus

Samantha Krieger is a pastor’s wife and mom to 4. She is the author of Quiet Time: A 30-day Devotional Retreat for Moms in the Trenches. Her writing appears regularly on Her View From Home, TODAY Parenting, KirkCameron.com, and For the Family. Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook.

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