Prayer and Purpose

I was reflecting on how I am often my own worst enemy. My anger, lack of patience and tenderness are often my undoing and, in my opinion, my greatest weakness in both motherhood and in being a beacon of light in this world to reflect God's love. This reflection led me to a cathartic means that I have long neglected using, poetry. I wish everyone a happy New Year and hope that no matter how close or far from God you are now, that you grow closer to Him throughout 2019. My heart aches I long to be better than I am To be who You desire me to be Yet I never cease to fail At all that I do The world echoes my fears Screams my own doubts back at me But You love me My identity is found in You Help me seek You daily Help me to seek you each moment To step back and see what matters Will this matter tomorrow? Many things will, others won't Let my eyes be set on eternity For this life is like vapor, a mist Here today, gone tomorrow May I serve You daily And may I do as Y...