How devastating harsh words can be. How painful when people close to us don't understand, nor take the time, instead laughing at us.
I haven't felt like a failure in several years. I have seen areas, or I should say incidences, in which I've failed. Then I repent and move on, doing better the next time in the same situation. But now, I'm faced with feelings, strong feelings, of being a failure. A failure as a mother, and a daughter-in-law. All it took is someone close to me pointing it out, and laughing when I open my heart.
Lord, I forgive. I forgive that one for the painful words. But are the words true? Is there any hope for me? Help me not hate myself. I run to You, to hide myself in You. And yet You love me! How can this be? So great a love. Lord, there is none like You.
I will be glad in the Lord. He restores my soul.