I am one who spent nights thinking about the words others said;

I was one who was frustrated, feeling no matter what I did,

I could never be the other person- the pretty one, the smart one, the popular one.

My internal struggle ate away my consistencies, I did try to hide them.

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Lord, I was one who felt like it was always day one.

I was going to change, but I wanted to think of more reasons not to ask for Your help.

I was scared, I did not want to show how I was weak.

Yet, constantly, in days of turmoil or ‘alright’ moments, You never fail to remind me.

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My motives were centered on my ego, and the acceptance of others;

forgetting that these have drawn me farther from the heart of Yours.

To be content and grateful for who I am and know that I have the capability to do more through You,

I choose to be kinder to myself today.

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by: jdcd:)’20