Scars

Be strong and courageous.

 Don't let your faith falter, for I am your lover and your father. 

I will perfect all that concerns you. Bring your prayers to me and I will listen. 

Bring your cares to me and I will carry them. I'm not distant from you.

You are my child. 

My love.

 My precious.

I don't ever want to grow apart from you. I need you in my kingdom. I've given you talents and gifts, so use them. Don't be greedy and mean and withhold your love from those around you. You are called to be gracious for I have been gracious to you.

 Be good. Be kind. 

Don't forget all those times I've been there for you and I will still keep coming after you. You are worth it. You are so perfect. 

I am well pleased in the person that you are becoming. I have a plan for you and I will make sure that it all goes smoothly. I have not brought you to this place just to abandon you. 

No, I am a loving father. I know all the needs you have and I will answer them in time. Don't lose hope. There's no need to be sad. Throw off your dirty rags and put on the garments of praise. I will bless you for all of your days. 

You. 

Your children. 

And your children's children. 

I will be their God just as I have been yours. Hold onto this promise that I give to you: you are going to be okay. Though the road might be windy. 

Though the path might lead astray. I will be with you through it all the entire way. Oh my child, you have so much to learn. And that is okay. 

Don't let anyone look down on you for being young, but hold onto to your character of love, virtue, speech, and grace. You are just what I want. If I needed anyone else, I would have created her. But I want you. 

I need you. So keep on working. Keep on pushing. This is not the end. This is not even close to being over. The battle might be raging, but I have already won the war. You can be sure that I will still be with you to the finish line. 

When things clear up in the midst of all this craziness, you will see that I have been there. I know you might not be able to see me all the time, but it will be alright. Stay true to who you are. Do not look to the right or to the left, keep your eyes fixed on me. 

I will get you through this. Nothing can stand in your way when I am fighting with you. I can all things for I have made everything. 

My hands have formed you and you are a great workmanship. I won't let anything break you. You might lose some of your shine and aesthetic, but don't you fret. 

These scars tell a story of who you are.