Acceptance

In moments of despair and uncertainty I cried out to God. 

What is it Lord, I should do?

My heart is hurting. 

Emotions, larger than life.

A pit of pain running deep into the depths of my soul.

Help me with acceptance!

My circumstances, let me accept them for what they are. This life, I know is not about what I want. Rather, it’s about what I need to become the servant you have called upon me to be.

Accept people for who they are. They too have pain. There are parts of them which have not healed. Their actions are a result of experiences and circumstances over the years.

Wisdom, Lord. This is what I am looking for. Your loving guidance and grace is needed to help me through the storm.

A part of me has become uncomfortable, uncertain, confused. One thing for sure is your unconditional love for me. When I feel distant, lonely, unlovable, you show me the way. You remind me of my worth, how valuable and important I am to you.

In the midst of tears falling, wiping the corners of my eyes across the minutes, wallowing in my pain, you answered my cry. 

Lord, you brought my focus to where it needed to be. On You! God, my Heavenly Father. Words from the serenity prayer started playing in my head. The first words you brought to mind from this prayer was,

Accept the things you cannot change.

Wow!

How powerful is that?

When you wonder where God is, let me ask you this.

Have you ever spoke or cried out to God, speaking truth from your heart? I know I have. Sometimes, He responds quickly. Other times take longer, or perhaps no response may be given at all (and that’s okay!)

I accept Him into my life.

I accept His timing for I know it is His will.

I accept the plans He has for me.

I know He wants me to live a life filled with so much love, joy and happiness. He wants me to live a life so others may see and come to know Him, see Jesus in everyday life. My words and actions will be a reflection of Him.

I am grateful for and accept all He has given me!

My journey of faith and healing are only in the early stages. I know there is so much I have yet to learn about my past, who I am and who God is molding me into. The future, only He knows what is before me. Blessings, joy, heartache and pain, and so much more in between.

I give thanks and praise for all the circumstances and experiences He has been through together with me. He knows me best. He knows my heart. How can one not love Him for He is the ultimate Father who lives in Heaven?

Never once has He judged me for my actions and emotions. Never once has He condemned me or give reason to feel bad about feeling the way I do throughout my days. 

God, you amaze me!

Thank you for speaking through me!

Thank you for providing me with wisdom!

Thank you for bringing peace, joy and love to my being!

Thank you for loving me unconditionally!

You know how to calm the storms in life. 

I trust you! 

Your love never fails me!

It is through your grace my soul is being restored.

You give me hope!

You give reason to believe!

I have a purpose!

There is so much good in me!

See?