Branch On The Vine

By: Alli Matthews

I confess to you, God 
My people-pleasing nature 
My suffocating anxiety 
About what people think of me 

Worrying about things I said 
Having overly high standards 
Presenting myself as perfect 
When you’re the only one who could be 

I know that in You 
I’m free from that 
Stubborn sin & annoying anxiety 
Thank you for forgiving me 

Help me to prioritize You 
And care most about 
What You think of me 
Because You love me already 

Instead of striving to impress 
And be likable & pretty 
Help me to just be 
Truly who You made me 

– A confession & prayer to the Lord in April that He answered. My social anxiety has been so much better lately; thank you God.