Dying to Myself

I recently came across a quote on Threads that really spoke to me (especially in this precious newborn season of life—our baby girl River Davis was born on her due date, December 5!)

“A part of being a parent and having a true relationship with your child means you will have to die to yourself to meet their needs, not just let them meet yours.”

🤯 Mind blown—but this, in reality, is so simple.

I’ve been thinking a lot recently about how different this postpartum experience has been compared to my first one four years ago with my son.

I was looking for my baby to meet MY needs: sleep, free time, comfortability. Writing that out sounds SO silly—but that was my mindset.

My faith is at a completely different place this time around, and it’s making all the difference.

“It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” —Galatians 2:20

Setting aside MY initial needs and wants in favor of being responsive—with JOY—to my new baby girl—is giving me immense satisfaction and feeling of connection to her and to God.

This attitude shift is making this postpartum experience completely different this time around.

Has there ever been a time in your life when you needed to prioritize something (or someone) outside yourself? Maybe you struggled, maybe you didn’t—but I’d love to hear about it. Hit reply and shoot me an email back, I adore reading your responses!

“And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” – Galatians 5:24