Today

Is a new day. I will no longer apologize for stuff that is not my fault. I will no longer accept responsibility for other people's actions and mistakes and faults. As of today I will not be a mat that everyone walks all over. I will be strong. I will stand up for myself. I will not let these people treat me like I'm worthless, I will not let them put their problems on me like I'm the source. Unless I really am. I will no longer apologize for other people's baggage. I have my own. I am willing to be there when you need me, but I need people to be there for me too. I need a relationship that works both ways. Lord, give me strength and protection. Help me to stand up for myself. Help me to pour out your love into other people, without becoming a welcome mat. Help me to have patience and compassion. Help me to cling to You. Help me to grow in my faith, and my love for You. Help me make the right decisions Lord. You are the creator of this universe. No matter how many times I say that, think that, or type that, the concept is still entirely unfathomable. Your greatness is unfathomable. Your power is inconceivable. Lord You are... incredible. I wish that words could express Your beauty, power, love, grace, greatness, fearsomeness, and all the other magnificent things You are. Help me to keep my perspective and priorities correct. Lord, I love You. So. Much.