Alyssa...2005
When Lyss was little she seemed so confident in who she was. She hated pink, purple, sparkles and butterflies, and she didn't care if others did. Bows were a no-no, flowers an outrage, and she despised dresses (and still does). If I tried to talk her into wearing something with any of these things, I was in for a loosing battle. Or if someone gave her something that fit into any of these categories, there was just no way, polite or not, she was going give in.
Rude? Sometimes yes.
Opinionated? Oh yeah.
Strong-willed? Maybe so.
Confident in herself? I'd like to think of it in those terms.
As girls grow older that confidence seems to slowly drain from their essence, and is replaced with an unexplained insecurity. I pray that my daughter skips that stage, which I know is probably an impossibility. Especially, since being 16, she's probably right in the most crucial time of feeling inadequate, unlovely, unlovable, and fearful of what others think.
I truly long for Alyssa to stay connected to who she was way back when. I don't necessarily care if she continues to boo-hoo pink, purple, or sparkles. I just pray that she stands firm in her beliefs, convictions and passions, and live her life in a way that reflects her love for the Lord. No matter what the world around her says.
Be clothed, dear daughter, with strength and dignity!
Lord, you made Alyssa in beautiful ways, and I pray that she is confident in her strengths, faithful to her convictions, and firm in her beliefs. Clothe her with strength and dignity, dear Father. Remind her of the awesome and wonderful love you have for her as your daughter. May she know and believe that your love is not based on what she does. Don't let anyone lead her to believe anything different. Keep her from insecurity, fear, and unrest, and show her when others speak untruth. Lord, you have fearfully and wonderfully made Alyssa...may she know that full well.
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