Heartfelt Thoughts
from others:
from others:
Dear younger me,
Shared by permission of the writer.
To the girl who was too ashamed to look at herself, the one who could only see her own mistakes. The little child who thought she wasn't worthy of love. The hands that held a razor to cut herself oh so many times. To the fragile heart that couldn't see past the flaws of the past.
You, yes you, you are the child that I am most proud of. You are incredible. The hurt you have been feeling, it will pass. As I look into my past I find you there in the corner crying because you care about what others think of you. You put your value and worth into their greedy hands. You in the future is better than you could have hoped.
I want to say thank you for giving yourself all those chances, for never actually going through with all those plans to end the the gift of life.
You in the future is the person who you wished you had growing up. You in the future is thoughtful and kind. The heart you have so many years later is stronger than you dared to believe.
Be proud of your flaws and mistakes. They are what got you to today. You, younger me are the one I challenge. The child you were is not the child you are. For you see, we had a childhood taken away from us, we were forced to grow up oh so much faster than our peers.
You know that you're different but you don't know why. You see being different as being an outcast, and you couldn't be farther from the truth. Being different is your biggest strength.
You thrive in challenges and you conquer trials. Stop blaming yourself dear child for keeping secrets, you didn't know. Please trust me when I say you are a force to be reckoned with. One day soon you will understand that who you are is not defined by your flaws, by the past, by the ones who are close to you.
No, sweet little me, the one that defines you, the one who holds your worth... He will never leave you, nor will he forsake you. Let go of your past and forgive yourself.
You are a princess, a child of the King of Kings and Lord the Lords. He alone is the one who saves. He knows your flaws, but he calls you by your name. No more being ashamed. Young one, it's been 10 years of fighting to prove your worth. Ten years since you first realized you weren't who you wanted to be. Be proud of yourself. You've done so much. You are proud of yourself. You know your name. ❤
You, yes you, you are the child that I am most proud of. You are incredible. The hurt you have been feeling, it will pass. As I look into my past I find you there in the corner crying because you care about what others think of you. You put your value and worth into their greedy hands. You in the future is better than you could have hoped.
I want to say thank you for giving yourself all those chances, for never actually going through with all those plans to end the the gift of life.
You in the future is the person who you wished you had growing up. You in the future is thoughtful and kind. The heart you have so many years later is stronger than you dared to believe.
Be proud of your flaws and mistakes. They are what got you to today. You, younger me are the one I challenge. The child you were is not the child you are. For you see, we had a childhood taken away from us, we were forced to grow up oh so much faster than our peers.
You know that you're different but you don't know why. You see being different as being an outcast, and you couldn't be farther from the truth. Being different is your biggest strength.
You thrive in challenges and you conquer trials. Stop blaming yourself dear child for keeping secrets, you didn't know. Please trust me when I say you are a force to be reckoned with. One day soon you will understand that who you are is not defined by your flaws, by the past, by the ones who are close to you.
No, sweet little me, the one that defines you, the one who holds your worth... He will never leave you, nor will he forsake you. Let go of your past and forgive yourself.
You are a princess, a child of the King of Kings and Lord the Lords. He alone is the one who saves. He knows your flaws, but he calls you by your name. No more being ashamed. Young one, it's been 10 years of fighting to prove your worth. Ten years since you first realized you weren't who you wanted to be. Be proud of yourself. You've done so much. You are proud of yourself. You know your name. ❤
I want to thank everyone I have come in contact with for the past 19 years, without you, I assure you I would not be where I am today. Much love! Oh and btw, I'm extremely proud of who I was, who I am, and I am looking forward to seeing who I become. God bless.❤ #mylifeofhope #Godslittlegirl
#Learningmoment from today;
Tonight I went to visit a friend and there were a few kids she was babysitting. I was glad to come help.
Anyway, one of the little girls got a piece of glass or metal stuck in her foot (it's out now and she's all better) but I was trying to help her and it ended up making me so upset that she wouldn't let anyone help her, it was kicking and screaming pretty much the whole time.
I eventually moved myself away from the scenario and #recollectedmythoughts. But it got me thinking... What am I holding onto in my own life, for fear it might hurt more than it does right now?
How many things are hindering my perception of life because I am #tooscaredtotrust those who want to help?
Am I going to carry the pain for years when I could have overcome it within a couple months instead?
The most amazing thing I took away from this learning experience is how much #Godlovesme.
While I'm kicking and screaming from the pain and fear constantly going through my head, He never fails to be right beside me wanting to take care of me.
As I keep resisting the unknown his perfect love is casting away all my fears.
Father, thank you for never giving up on me and never taking a break from my screaming. You are so much more patient than I am, and I can't thank You enough for never losing your grip on me.
Please teach me how to embrace the unknown and look forward to the challenges. Humble me so I can learn from those around me who want to help me and please give me opportunities to demonstrate the fruits of Your spirit. These are the desires of my heart tonight as I come to You. In your holy name, amen. 9/16/17
Written by a girl at our church.
#Learningmoment from today;
Tonight I went to visit a friend and there were a few kids she was babysitting. I was glad to come help.
Anyway, one of the little girls got a piece of glass or metal stuck in her foot (it's out now and she's all better) but I was trying to help her and it ended up making me so upset that she wouldn't let anyone help her, it was kicking and screaming pretty much the whole time.
I eventually moved myself away from the scenario and #recollectedmythoughts. But it got me thinking... What am I holding onto in my own life, for fear it might hurt more than it does right now?
How many things are hindering my perception of life because I am #tooscaredtotrust those who want to help?
Am I going to carry the pain for years when I could have overcome it within a couple months instead?
The most amazing thing I took away from this learning experience is how much #Godlovesme.
While I'm kicking and screaming from the pain and fear constantly going through my head, He never fails to be right beside me wanting to take care of me.
As I keep resisting the unknown his perfect love is casting away all my fears.
Father, thank you for never giving up on me and never taking a break from my screaming. You are so much more patient than I am, and I can't thank You enough for never losing your grip on me.
Please teach me how to embrace the unknown and look forward to the challenges. Humble me so I can learn from those around me who want to help me and please give me opportunities to demonstrate the fruits of Your spirit. These are the desires of my heart tonight as I come to You. In your holy name, amen. 9/16/17
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