I tried and failed.

I tried to live as Your Son lives.

I tried really hard.

It did NOT work. I failed.

It scared me. I scared me and probably scared You.
(Deep Breath)

I began to understand what You could do in my weakness.

You became strong. Much stronger than me.
I didn't realize exactly how strong You are. 

My eyes were opened. 
Open to the lost, the lonely, and the broken.

I had compassion, understanding, and a willingness to forgive.

Grace overwhelmed. OVERWHELMED me.

Enveloped me and kept me safe.

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My eyes see through a different lens now. My heart beats with a new drummer now. My mind processes slower now.

I am no longer quick to judge but quick to ask questions, explore, and wonder what Your love could do. What miracle it could work.

What miracle will You work today? 

"We'll never comprehend all the great things he does; his miracle-surprises can't be counted. Somehow, though he moves right in front of me, I don't see him; quietly but surely he's active, and I miss it."

 Job 9:3 (MSG)

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