I struggle often with putting myself down, not being all that nice to myself. I was brought up on the concept of not thinking too highly of yourself, and consequently find it hard to acknowledge if I have ever done anything good.
I was having a conversation with a good friend the other day along these lines, and how it is not 'prideful' to be proud of your achievements, especially when it is God who gives us the abilities and gifts we have. Also was thinking of the words in Psalm 115:1 which says:
"Not to us, O Lord, not to us but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness"
The following poem is the fruits of these thoughts.
Hold your head up
Lift your eyes a bit my child
Hold your head up high
For I have given you this gift
And the glory is all mine
It isn’t pride if you just smile
Enjoying what you do
It isn’t pride to take delight
In what I do through you
Stop hiding in the shadows child
And use what I provide
I sing with joy and love for you,
My child, you’re my delight.
So don’t apologise again
Because you’ve done some good
Rejoice with me, come smile and sing
I am your loving God.
