When I Forget I Am Strong

by Betty Pollack Shapiro

I am strong,

but I forget I am strong

or simply don’t feel strong.

Help me so I may experience my strength

and be grateful.

I am courageous,

but I forget I am courageous,

or I’m unaware of being courageous.

Help me be conscious of my courage

and be grateful.

I am resilient,

but I forget I am resilient

or simply don’t feel my resilience.

Help me to be mindful of my resiliency

and be grateful.

Look. I am capable.

Look. I am beautiful.

Yes, look at me.

I am made in the image of God.

I reflect God-Strength, God-Courage and God-Resilience.

I am strong.

I am courageous.

I am resilient.

I am capable.

I am capable despite my challenges.

I am filled with gratitude.

I am blessed.

Posted in Daily Prayer & Mindfulness, Hard Times
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2 Responses

Janet Toar says:

October 15, 2022 at 6:08 am

Powerful, and encouraging. We all lose the objective ability to comprehend ourselves, especially in difficult times. This is both a prayer and a lesson in coming to be.

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Hanna Russo says:

February 16, 2023 at 11:21 am

This is a wonderful poem that reminds us of the strength, beauty and resilience that we are. I will keep it as a reminder.
Thank you Betty
Hanna

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