Affirmation

ashan1614 on Jul 28, 2010

Tags: affirmation, approval, God, heaven, Praise, prayer

Why do we care what others think of us? It really only matters how God sees us. If we please Him, does the rest count for all that much?

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Praise and accolades received from strangers

I looked to Heaven

God, make me into what they believe me to be

Approval, reflected in the eyes of others

I prayed fervently

Father, help me to see what they see

On my knees, sweat on my brow

Crying out into the night

Lord, fix me

I want to be all that people think I am

In the darkness, my pillow soaked

In tears, I hear a voice

Soft and comforting to my ear

You need not be anything

But what I created you to be

My plans for you far exceed

Anything they can conceive

There is more to you than what

Eyes can see, my child

You are fearfully and wonderfully made

My specifications are far superior

To man’s design

Stand tall and love who you are

In MY eyes

Finally…. The affirmation I was seeking

All this time. Thank you, Father

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Reilley on Jul 28, 2010
Solid truth, well presented.
CA Johnson on Jul 28, 2010
This is really beautiful and deep. I have wondered what others see in my sometimes too. This poem really hit close to home. Thank you so much for sharing.
Jimmy Shilaho on Jul 28, 2010
Another good poem, very spiritual.
Jenny Heart on Jul 28, 2010
Nicely done! Keep sharing!
Phoenix Montoya on Jul 28, 2010
The mention of Him always makes my day. Wonderful poem.
webseowriters on Jul 28, 2010
nice poetry
Anuradha Ramkumar on Jul 29, 2010
I totally agree with you. Earlier, I used to worry about what others would say, but lately I’ve understood the truth you have mentioned in your poem.
heidiefernandez on Jul 29, 2010
Uplifting…. nice poem.
Christine Ramsay on Jul 29, 2010
That is such an inspirational and beautiful poem. I used to worry about things like this but age has made me wiser.

Christine
PARAM on Jul 29, 2010
very nice poetry..
Goodselfme on Jul 29, 2010
You have more than adequately affirmed where the praise comes from. Well stated with words of wisdom and thankfulness. I enjoyed reading your prose. Thank you.
1hopefulman on Jul 29, 2010
I’ve always believed what you so poetically expressed to be true.

It brought this Scripture to mind as a confirmation of your affirmation.

Colossians 3:23-25 (New International Version)

23Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, 24since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 25Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.
Francois Hagnere on Jul 30, 2010
A very deep poem. Your words are so beautiful. Bravo my friend.
Stay blessed always.
buenavida on Jul 30, 2010
Human beings – whatever they think of us – can never give us an eternal life and the blessings only our Creator can give. Wonderful poem.

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