I-N-D-E-P-E-N-D-E-N-T

I am a strong woman of God.

I know His Words are true.

I know He is a God that cannot lie.

And I don't need to know or understand everything about Him to trust Him.

I am not being easily moved,
because I know He sees and holds my yesterdays, my today, and all my tomorrows.

I don't wallow in what-ifs or why-me's, because I've learned to count it all joy when I fall into various trials, and I know that the testing of my faith produces patience ... and I want to let my light shine before all men that they might see my good deeds and glorify my Father in heaven.

BUT

Sometimes along the way,

In being that strong woman of God,

I become this person who thinks she's got it all together and no longer needs her Daddy. In the journey from feelings to faith, my heart can take a brisk stroll far away from Him. But I am so thankful that I'm never out of His reach.

Lord, help me to start each morning, quietly with You. I don't want to always be in such a hurry. Help me to remember that I am your child and that you delight in spending time with me. I pray I constantly and consciously walk with You, instead of ahead of You. Amen.