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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 You have called upon me to do
Bless me with patience, kindness, tenderness and, above all, love
Shape me, Lord, and guide me in Your wisdom

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