Surrender

I accept that my heart has been broken by people I cared about and trusted

I accept that this can happen again

I accept that I have been disappointed

I accept that life doesn't always turn out like I plan or hope or want

I accept that I can fail to live up to my potential

I accept that I may be misunderstood, underestimated, undervalued

I accept that suffering, rejection, and humiliation may be in my future as well as in my past, may in fact be necessary steps on the path to Glory (His not mine)

...at least, this morning, for a little while, I was willing to accept these things