I’m tired…of trying to prove my worth and value to someone who refuses to see it…
I’m done waiting for you to acknowledge the gift that I am…
One day, someone will come along who treasures and cherishes the heart of mine that I will freely give…
I’m sorry that you can’t see the woman who stood before you, with all of the care and unconditional love that one person could offer…
See, this? This is not what I want my daughter to witness. I don’t want her to see me not valuing myself for who God made me to be…
I want her to see a strong, confident woman who knows she has her Father’s love and acceptance…no questions asked.
I’m sorry I expected more of you than you were willing or capable of giving…
I’m sorry that I thought – based on your words and actions – that we were on the same page…
I’m sorry that you can’t see past my exterior to my inner heart and soul…the part of me that loves with every. ounce. of. my. being.
I’m sorry that you feel like, because you’ve been hurt before – no wait, that’s not strong enough – you’ve had your world rocked to the core – you’ve had the bottom fall out on you – you’ve been crushed – devastated – destroyed – and you’re trying to put yourself back together by yourself…see, that’s not for you to do – that’s all God.
I’m sorry you feel you can’t trust and no one is there for you or strong enough to love you through the rough times…or to help you put the pieces back together again.
I’m most sorry that you don’t have the strength to open up – to allow someone in – to be brave and courageous to love again.
Because you see, that’s what life is truly about…loving and being loved…
I’m sorry – no, actually, I’m not – that I need to move on – I need to close our door – this chapter of my life.
See, I’m not honoring God by continuing to hold onto something He has removed from my life. He can close doors no man can open and open doors no man can close.
God does give beauty for ashes. So grateful for His unconditional love and that we are safe and secure under His wings. He can help us to forget those things that are behind and press on for the prize.
Hi Michelle!
I’m stopping by from #RaRaLinkup. This is beautiful. These words are a gift and it ministered to me. Thank you!
Blessings,
Stacey
Visiting from Three Word Wednesday (where I am your “neighbor” today) and asking God to hold you close today…
I’m your neighbor at Unite. Sounds like a hard, brave decision for you. God be with you, guide you, keep you.
Love and being loved is what life is about. I’m so grateful we serve a God who does that endlessly. I hope you’re know God is near today. Thanks for linking up at #ThreeWordWednesday.
I could have written these exact words six years ago. Beautiful and well said! May you have the strength to continue being the courageous woman God created.
Oh Michelle! You and I were both thinking about “sorry”! I love your take on it. Thanks for stopping over at DoAhead as well. Hope you have a fantabuous day! 🙂