by Gladys Barrer
I am beautiful
It’s not just what you see of me
It’s also what’s inside of me
And that is the entirety of true beauty
I am capable
I have my God-given talents
That I will use to fulfill my life’s mission
I dare not say I can’t
I am lovable
Sure, I have my quirks and all
But these are what make me unique
And they can help me make you feel special
I am strong
Maybe I don’t have the muscles to show
But I can certainly continue to stand
When the gusty winds of life should blow
I am all these and much more
Times may be easy or times may be tough
I am a child of God
Therefore, I am enough
Gladys Barrer is a certified Mental Health First Responder, a volunteer at the Light of Jesus Pastoral Care Center since 1999, and a member of the Vanderpol Center for Leadership and Pastoral Formation as well as the Center for Spiritual Care and Pastoral Formation (USA). She is the Director for Program Development of Alchemy Education Solutions Inc, and has written articles for various publications including Didache and Kerygma magazine. She is also a business consultant specializing in planning, training and IT.