I SHALL

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, in the book of Philippians chapter four verse thirteen the Bible states "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." And because of this fact...

I am capable. I am worthwhile.I am beautiful. I am lovable.I shall accept both my strengthsand my weaknesses for they are me.

I shall never again believe the "lie"that if I make a mistake,I am a mistake.My mistakes are the learning toolsthat I shall encounter on my life journey.

When I learn from my mistakes,I give them meaningWhen I give my mistakes meaning,I can begin to forgive myself,I can begin to heal.

I shall not use my mistakes as excusesto give up on me.....My mistakes are not me.

I shall seek the wisdom to nurturemy heart, mind, body, and soulso that I may feel more centered

providing an energy reserve that allowsme to climb the mountains in my own life
providing an energy reserve that allowsme to love and support otherswho are climbing a different mountain

providing an energy reserve that allowstime for friends, playand the celebration of life.
I shall allow myself to feel capable
so that I may seek excellence.

I shall allow myself to feel sadness
so that joy may return.

I shall allow myself to feel joy
so that I may be revitalized.

I shall allow myself to feel afraid
so that I may find courage.

I shall allow myself to feel alone
so that I may know me.

I shall allow myself to feel beautiful
so that I may feel free.

I shall allow myself to feel lovable
so that the loving may seek me.

I shall allow myself to feel pain
so that I may heal.

I shall allow myself to feel worthy
so that I may fulfill my purpose.

When I am centered,I see the perfection in the world,myself and others.

When I find the world to be imperfect,I will take responsibilityfor painting it that way.

I will look into the heart of a rose,or the eyes of a newborn babyand again know perfection.

I take responsibilityfor creating my own life storythrough the choices I have made;to blame others is to give awaymy personal power.

Who will I allow to writethe next chapter of my life?

I shall seek the courage to believein a God or Higher Powerwho will laugh with me in the sunlightor cry with me in the darkness.

I shall make a small difference on this planetthrough the work I do.When I leave I will have done my share.

I shall live, love, laugh,and learn on my journey.

My dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, in the same book and chapter of Philippians but this time verse six the Bible states "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God", therefore we shall.