Hey there D,
Been listening to this song lately and
thinking of you. I know you’ve had a rough go of it lately. I remember the
stage of life you’re in. Feeling everything with such intensity. Such raw
emotion. Memories of friends making the conscious decision to turn away still
burrow deep.
But there are a few things I want to
remind you of . . . your worth is innate. Intrinsic. The world is blind.
Fickle. Many will love you one minute only to forget you the next. They’ll dare
you to cower. To hide. To shut off and shut down. {Because they’re afraid of
your light.}
Do so. For a while if you have to. But
then . . . then we need you to do the exact opposite. See, because this world
needs your love. The world needs
people like you. A thoughtful soul. Your light is important here. It pierces
through the phony and the shallow. It radiates kindness.
When you’re ready, step out from the
shadows. Survive. Endure. Search for love. Abide in hope.
The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you.
Numbers 6:25
