Courage to have a voice, to stand,
To reclaim the boundaries that once were spanned.
The pain of the past, the scars I bear,
Yet, Lord, You whisper, “You’re no longer there.”
You rebuild what was broken, piece by piece,
Giving my voice back, granting release.
I forgive, I let go, I learn anew,
To honor others’ boundaries as You’ve called me to.
Courage to face the masks I wore,
For fifty plus years, they felt like my core.
The good girl, the bubbly, the devout façade,
But You refine me, my soul is awed.
“Conformed to My Son,” You say with grace,
Through fire and trials, I find my place.
No longer controlled by others’ designs,
I stand on my own, Your strength is mine.
Courage to pause, to rest, to care,
To trust in You as I cast my despair.
I let go of the need to manage and lead,
In surrender, I find all that I need.
Courage to step from the old to the new,
Recalibrating to follow You.
Is this the time to change my route?
Or to rest in You and wait it out?
I long for a sabbatical, a sacred retreat,
To reconnect with You, where joy and purpose meet.
Twelve years of service, now I stand,
Seeking Your guidance, holding Your hand.
Courage to love, to speak what’s true,
In every word, reflecting You.
No more backbiting, no more fear,
Your call to authenticity is clear.
Lord, give me the grace to love with care,
To confront in truth, to always be fair.
Teach me to balance courage and peace,
So my relationships bring Your release.
Through transitions, trials, rest, and strife,
You’re crafting in me a surrendered life.
Step by step, I yield to Your plan,
For in Your hands, I’ll forever stand.
BELOVED 
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