I spent this week writing out all of the emotions I have been feeling (good and bad). I also wrote down a list of promises and things I know to be true from scripture. Eventually, this poem began to emerge and I couldn’t think of anything more fitting to share on Miriam’s birthday.

I can’t do this anymore
I’m tired of the pain
This world is just too broken
There’s so much guilt and shame

I wasn’t made to feel like this
It’s hard to walk each day
But every time I give up
I hear my Father say:

I built you for this season
I’m walking by your side
Trust Me with your brokenness
In Me, you can abide

I made you for perfection
But this world has fallen short
My desire is that you live each day
Declaring me your Lord

I know that you will struggle
And it always breaks My heart
But I will bring redemption soon
And we will never be apart

I stare up into Heaven
As tears fill my eyes
I thank Him for His promises
And tell Him I will try

I want to keep on going
By walking steps in faith
When the fear is overwhelming
I will take it day by day

I trust that You are with me
I trust Your Word is true
And, while I miss my baby,
I’m thankful she’s with You.
💜