PROMISES

Sometimes I try to measure myself to see if I make the grade. My yard stick will always be biased. I worry that, even with my best efforts I have not lived the best life I can. In fact, I know it. I also have a list of very good reasons( that's what I think) why I haven't. I spend a lot of time trying to figure out where I went wrong, and ways to fix it. Some things I do fix, others, I lose patience.
The thing is, once I realized that I don't need to put myself through the ringer, trying to solve every little problem, or, obsessing over every faux pas in my life, I can relax long enough to hear my inner voice. I also realize that God is really willing and able to remove the weight from my head.
All I need is to remember how disappointed I've been, the many times I have chosen not to listen to the right voice.