Dear Discouragement,
It's been awhile since we have seen each other. I would say it is nice to see you, but that would be a lie. I would ask you to stay a while, but I think we both know that I don't want that. I have been doing really great since we have last seen each other. I was growing, I was laughing, I was learning. I was full of love, joy, and an inexhaustible excitement for the future. But now you are back, and all those great things have washed away in the wake of your presence. I guess I'm not dong so great now.
This might be a little awkward, but I think it is time that it is said. Things are not going to work out between us. You are holding me back. Because of you, I am like a rock stuck on the side of the stream. You lied to me; you told me I can't. You told me I'm ugly and you told me that I am not enough and, even worse that that, I believed you. I have believed you for far too long. I cowered under your taunts and I missed out on so many things. But I'm not going to put my life on hold for you anymore. The waters of life are calling me.
Also, I have met someone else. Someone a lot better that you. He tells me that He loves me. He gently pursues me with his grace. He tells me that I am beautiful; that I am not a mistake. He tells me that I am gifted and that I have things to offer the world. He showers me with presents and loves to see me be happy, especially when He is central to that happiness. Basically, He said He loves me and wants me just the way I am.
Dear Discouragement, I met someone else.
His name is Hope.
So, I guess this is my goodbye. We should probably see other people and when I say people, i only want to be with Jesus. And when I say you should see other people, I'm lying. You shouldn't see people. No one really likes you.
So, if you ever feel like stopping by to say hello, please don't. Jesus will be forever with from here on out, and His love is far too strong for you. The universe sings of His power, the oceans tell of his depth and the cross brings us a picture of His heart. I don't really think that is Someone you want to mess with.
Daughter of the King,
Lacey
But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you.
O Israel, the one who formed you says,
“Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you.
I have called you by name; you are mine.
When you go through deep waters,
I will be with you.
When you go through rivers of difficulty,
you will not drown.
When you walk through the fire of oppression,
you will not be burned up;
the flames will not consume you.
For I am the Lord, your God,
the Holy One of Israel, your Savior
Isaiah 43: 1-3
