I look in the mirror and see a jumble of flaws.
Please, help me see myself as You see me:
Perfect. Whole. Capable.

Help me to view my defects as potential,
my awkwardness as a different beauty.
Prevent me from self-harm,
and from habits that bring me shame.

Help me to accept myself as I am,
just as You do,
with limitless kindness and forgiveness.

-Lori Strawn