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deleeme
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0 posted 2007-04-06 06:01 AM


To come to Self-Acceptance
Thus to be "at home" with self,
Is such a blessed Treasure
One of great personal wealth.

No longer to be wishing
For anyone else to be,
But glad for one's Uniqeness
And feeling free to be ME!

For years, it had escaped me
And robbed me of Joy and Peace,
Bound to live with a Stranger
From which I oft' sought release.

Because I didn't like me
I caused most to shun me, too,
Thus I lived a futile life
Estranged, alone, askew.

I did not see my Self-Worth
Giv'n to me by God above,
Because I did not love me,
Then others I could not Love.

'Twas only when I opened
My life to a Higher Power,
And convinced of His Goodness
Did rays of Hope on me show'r.

I had to get past myself
My negative thinking stunk,
So that I might realize
That my God does not make junk!

I junked my life by Blindness
'Twas time I took out the Trash
So I'd see the real Me
Not as worthless tin, but Brass!

As I acknowledged God's Power
A Power I found within,
That sadly had been lacking
Anew, I began again.

I find that Self-Acceptance
Is based on finding God's Will,
To live life to it's fullest
I can, for my Life, He fills.

My Life is not about me,
But living unto His Praise,
Self-Acceptance is a part
Making the most of my days.

Thank God, Who patiently waits
For us to so realize,
Things that we're seeking in life
Are right before our eyes!


Every Day's a Blessing
And Gift-Wrapped from Above,
Share it with another
And Spread the Father's Love!!!

May You come to Know His Best Blessing

© Copyright 2007 David L. White - All Rights Reserved
passing shadows
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since 1999-08-26
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displaced
1 posted 2007-04-06 06:33 AM


Thank God indeed!

congrats on arriving!

great write!

LeeJ
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since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296

2 posted 2007-04-06 06:38 AM


AMEN!!!!  Expressed humbly and insightfully, thank you for sharing.
unholyjudgement
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since 2007-02-27
Posts 116
Wherever my soul takes me next
3 posted 2007-04-07 03:06 AM


Self-acceptance has been one thing I have been blessed with. At 16 I already carry with me a great treasure. Belief in myself, courage in all i do, Strength to on another day, and the acceptance of one's self.
Thank YOu

My mind is like lightning
One brilliant flash and its gone

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