the sacrifice of praise II

my greatest sacrifice is for me to believe that i am loved,
just as i am, without condition,
by the almighty creater of heaven & earth.

though i am broken,
i must not carry my hurts or even put them down ,
but i must raise them up,

this is my sacrifice:
my shame, my guilt,
my anger, resentment and hate;

yes, but i lift them up to YOU
and praise YOU in my trials
for my trials.

as measured in the real cost that i have paid,
these trials are my most valuable posessions.
i sacrifice them in praise to you, my LORD.

i accept myself,
as you have,
beloved in my imperfection.