Surrendering in Faith

There’s so much peace
In surrendering,
And letting go of the heaviness
That’s been weighing on my
Heart, body, mind, and soul.

I’m learning to lean in
To the life that awaits me
Eagerly-
Rather than living in fear
Of my fate,
And all the worry
Of the unknown
That has plagued me.

There’s a light inside
That’s starting to flicker,
And shine-
Again
Brighter, and brighter
With every layer I shed,
And intentionally let go of.
Releasing years
Of grief and suffering
I’ve worn
And held onto
Like a coat of armor
That became my identity-
In place of who, and what
I once was.

Surrendering
To a place of
More ease,
What is,
And what will be.
Honoring my past,
And setting it free.
Rich in forgiveness
And compassion.
Filled with gratitude,
Growth,
New opportunities,
Abundance,
And alive with
A new light,
Renewed love,
And rising above.
Thankful for
Every single day I awake
And for every breath
I get to take.

I am no longer that
Woman who once felt like a
Beautiful shade of broken.
And every day I’m gifted
Moving forward,
I will be working towards
Becoming a more vibrant,
And beautiful shade
Of human.

-Tanielle Childers ©️ 5.1.26

I Am Not the Person I Used to Be

I am not the person
I used to be-
And I have been slow
To accept
And fully embrace
That this IS the story
God has written for me.

My darkest moments-
Have taught me to see
A deeper meaning
In the light,
And this life.
And when my battles
Grew harder,
I began to
Better understand
The power
Behind my fight.
Crying even harder-
About all of the
Most beautiful reasons-
Behind my why.

I am not the person
I used to be.
I am still-
A work in progress,
And learning so much
About the new me-
Daily.

When you have been stripped
Of physical attributes
You once identified
Yourself by,
You get to the good stuff,
And are humbled and reminded
Of all that really matters-
In this life.

I am not defined
By the darkness
Or the obstacles
I overcome.
But I must choose
To rise again and again-
To become-
My knight in shining armor
That slays the darkness
By growing into-
A better human.

I am not the person
I used to be.
But I am becoming
The person
I choose to be.
I am millions
Of sparkling lights
That dance across
The night sky-
I am the morning sun
Peeking over the horizon-
Bursting with
Magnificent colors
At sunrise-
Alive with hope.
Dancing with joy.
Giving gratitude-
And fighting
To keep shining
My love and light
From the purest
Parts of myself
Inside.

I am not the person
I used to be.
And I am finally ready
To accept the new me-
With open arms.

-Tanielle ©️ 3.30.24