To the one who feels as though they have failed: Maybe at many things, maybe at one and it's so big and it cannot be undone. I see you and I see the grace you don't take because it's not deserved. But I want you to know you can't grow without failure. And the grace is for you especially when you cannot earn it. To the one who is walking with anxiety and depression: Maybe you feel like the light is for other people, but just not for you. Maybe you feel like "this is just the way it is". I want you to to remember the power of a sunset and a warm hug. I want you to know you have a place here, right now. I want you to know your valued and loved even when you can't believe it for yourself. To the one who doesn't like to be told what to do: Eat a slice of humble pie, admit you don't know it all and stay true to your convictions. Relationship matters more than being right. Even though, I'd love to have both all the time. To the one who feels misunderstood: Who is tired of assumptions being made that are not in line with your heart's intent. I feel that, deeply. I hope you don't hide yourself just to make others more comfortable in their own preferences. You are created to be you, fully, every stinkin' part. I hope you show up, even when you are questioned. God knows your heart and who you are. He doesn't make mistakes, so please don't live and think like you are one. To the one who doesn't think they can: Maybe you don't feel like you're good enough, maybe someone has even said that to your face. That crap is a lie, and nothing else. To the one who ate their feelings and stress: Maybe it's a one time thing, maybe it's constant and you can't see another way of doing things. No more beating yourself up and making excuses. Love yourself enough to choose to cope in other healthy ways (which sometimes can mean cake!). To the one with questions: Maybe you wonder why bad things happen in this world. Deeper, where God is when those bad things happen. Maybe you have questions for someone who has failed you, abused you, or mistreated you. I want you to know that's okay. I want you to know God isn't surprised by your questions, in fact He may welcome them with open arms. I began writing this as a reminder to myself. I am the one with questions, who feels misunderstood and who stress eats cake. I hate being told what to do, and have loads of questions. I constantly doubt I can, and fight again all or nothing mentality. I walk closely with anxiety and fear. It moved as a reminder to myself, to a reminder for all of us. I write this to promote the "me too!" and "I thought I was the only one" responses. Because you're not as alone as you think, and even the person on your highest pedestal has the same feelings of inadequacy you do. Be kind to yourself, and others friends. We're on the same team. -B
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