The Girl I Used to Be...

She came tonight as I sat alone...

The girl I used to be...

And she gazed at me with her earnest eye
And questioned reproachfully:

Have you forgotten the many plans
And hopes I had for you?

The great career, the splendid fame,
all the wonderful things to do?

Where is the mansion of stately height
With all its gardens rare?

The silken robes that I dreamed for you
And the jewels in your hair?

And as she spoke, I was very sad
For I wanted her pleased with me...

This slender girl from the shadowy past

The girl that I used to be.

So gently rising, I took her hand
And guided her up the stairs

Where peacefully sleeping, my babies lay
Innocent, sweet, and fair.

And I told her that these are my only gems,
And precious they are to me;

That silken robes is my motherhood
Of costly simplicity.

And my mansion of stately height is love,
And the only career I know

Is serving each day in these sheltered walls
For the dear ones who come and go

And as I spoke to my shadowy guest,
She smiled through her tears at me.

And I saw the woman that I am now
Pleased

the girl I used to be.

~~ Author Unknown ~~


Ever feel like you are not enough? I do, I recived this poem several years ago from a dear friend who reminded me that I was good enough! You see we were created by God in His image for his purpose. He is who should determine our value but all to often (me included) we look to others around us, the world to determine if we matter if we have made a difference. Isaiah 43 is a great passage of scripture that shares God's love for us as well as sows us God's Mercy Check it out Here: >


My Prayer for you is that you will begin to see yourself as Gos does, Beautiful, Valuable, Lovable, Loving!

Have a Beautiful Day!
Christina


Ephesians 2:10 For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.


Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Isaiah 43:18 18 "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.