Dear Sweet Girl

Dear Sweet Girl,

I know that life feels like it's over right now, but I promise you that it has only just begun. As you sit on the floor crying, ruining your makeup for the third time today, I want you to know that there is so much more to your life than that boy who decided to leave you. I know that it hurts, I know that it's hard to get out of bed today, and I know that it will take all you have just to face the world. But do it anyways.

I know that you will get in your car and hear a song that reminds you of the past, but listen to it anyways. 

I know that you will go to your favorite restaurant and it will remind of the times you had together, but do it anyways. 

Your worth is not based on the boy who left you. Your worth lies in the eyes of the Lord, and to him, you are worth far more than rubies.

I know that it's hard to believe the promises because you are scarred and broken, but I promise that God has a plan for you. He is not surprised by what you are going through, and he is not unsure how He is going to take care of His children. It may take time, but always make the choice to choose hope instead of fear. One day you will look back and smile at how far you've come. You will hear that song on the radio and sing along with a smile on your face. And instead of being sad, you will be so proud of the woman you've become. 

Sweet girl, A man will never define who you are. God made you a beautiful, graceful and strong woman for a reason. Don't ever let anyone tell you that you aren't good enough. Because you are.

The journey will be a long one, and I can't promise that it will be easy. There will be times that you will go looking for someone to love you, but don't. There is already One who loves you more than anyone else ever could, and He always will. In fact, He loves you so much, that He died for you. I promise that if you take his hand, He will never leave your side. A strong woman is a woman who knows what she needs and reaches out to Jesus for it. 

Sweet girl, there will be many days where you feel like you're in the clear, only to fall back down again. There will be many times when you will feel like giving up. When that happens, it's ok to sit on the floor and cry. But always always ALWAYS get back up. I promise you'll be glad you did. 

It's important that you take this time that God has given you, to learn about the woman that He has created you to be. You were fearfully and wonderfully made in His image. You are a daughter of the King. You are so deserving of love, sweet girl. The thoughts and words of the past that ring in your ears, let them go. You are so much more than that.

Sweet girl, do not ever settle for anyone or anything. You deserve to be honored, respected, cherished, favoured and loved. "Above all else, guard you Heart, for everything you do, flows from it." Proverbs 4:23

And maybe, just maybe, there will come a day when you'll look up to see a man who's love for the Lord echoes your own, and you will then look back and realize that God's plan was so much better than your own.

Oh sweet girl, the future is so much better than you can see right now.  I know it's hard to trust Him right now, BUT DO IT ANYWAYS. 

Through God, Broken will always be made Beautiful.

I'll see you soon, sweet girl.

Sincerely,

ME