Ministry

A friend of mine sent me this poem. I am interested to know what you think of it- how it makes you feel.

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Help me to express myself,
find words to heal my soul.
Bits and pieces given away,
till no longer am I whole.
Writing used to be a tool
I used most every day.
I'd write and write the painful things
I simply couldn't say.
Its time to find myself again,
regain some me for me.
Hopefully words come back once more
so I can write, express, and be free

Lord I don't know who I am.
Don't recognize myself.
I feel all fuzzy and confused.
Like I'm in some personal Hell.
Once I had dreams like everyone else
I had talents and goals to pursue.
Somewhere along the way I lost them
they vanished into the blue.
I know You have a plan for me,
some purpose in Your will.
I really need You to use me Lord,
my heart You need to fill.
Show me who I am in You,
Lord why you've put me here.
I cling to the hope that I'm good for something,
You alone can silence my fear.
I have no clue who I've become
but You know who I can be.
Jesus I surrender myself to You,
shape my life to show Your beauty.

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I loved it. I think that it really illuminates some common struggles faced by Christian women today, to give and give, and eventually lose oneself in the roles of home and family. I feel like I could have written this poem, almost word for word, as could have many other mothers I have talked to. Please, she is looking for feedback, so let me know what you think!! :)