Showing posts with label strong. Show all posts
Showing posts with label strong. Show all posts

June 06, 2016

Built to Last

Forest Gump said, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." That may be, but you have what it takes to handle whatever comes.

In this season of life I am more aware of the many facets God has used to fashion me. When He shaped Thea -  vulnerability, focus, kindness, and a brazen resolve to never give up - were securely stitched into the fabric of my soul. Complementing them are brokenness, and scars of varying hurts that have since healed. I occasionally touch each one to remind myself of just how fragile yet strong I am. Sometimes new wounds appear, and I go through the process of healing again - emerging more resilient at the end.

Every day can be a celebration - of a lesson learned through loss, a victory won through conquest or simply the beauty of having the will to push beyond resounding defeat. The key is to get up, determined to make the most of what you have been given. And on this journey called life - you will rise again and again - not because you like the battle, but because you're built to last.



June 30, 2015

Strength

STRENGTH

Ah, it does offend you
that I celebrate my grays,
refuse to malign
people
or demonstrate
unpleasant ways?

Ah, and it offends you
that  I seem to take
a stand,
with my silence
as you whisper,
"Did you hear...?"
throughout the land.

And  you are also upset
that I don't compare
myself,
but celebrate
your "you nique" or
would even try to
help?

Please - don't be offended.
Everyone has their
own gift.
Strengths
that lend themselves
to culture,
fostering
unity, not rifts.

You have value,
I have value.
Can we all just
get along?
Together we
are a  unit,
fiercely relevant
and strong.