I have fought the battles and wear the scars. I've stuggled and fought bearing my burdens alone. In my pain I've lashed out. Tear stains have become my makeup, sadness my very being. I've hidden myself away and buried my feelings with everything I could find. Time after time I've tried to make everything seem perfect, thinking that would make my flaws more tolerable. I am weak, I am tired, I am empty.
I surrender.
Take my life and show me the way...to live, to love, to be truly alive. Help me to love myself with all my faults and flaws. Open my eyes. Open my heart. Let me embrace the gifts that are all around me and make me a beautiful example of kindness and joy.
I am in your hands.
