The Good Little Girl

The story of the good, little girl...

Once upon a time,

there was a good, little girl.

A pretty, petite child,

who by all accounts,

was sweet too.

She lived in a castle.

A home fit for a princess,

surrounded by exquisite and beautiful things.

But she was all alone,

or so it seemed.

Abiding

in this worldly kingdom,

where love was conditional,

the good, little girl

learned to obey,

conform,

and comply.

After all,

conditional love was better than no love.

Was there any other kind?

The good, little girl worked hard

so people would notice.

She was kind

so folks would care.

She aimed to be smart,

so they would be proud.

Being perfect was not so difficult...

Really...

And so it was

that the good, little girl

began her quest for perfection,

for love,

and for acceptance.

But,

it didn't work.

Try as she might,

it did not work.

Perfection was exhausting.

And no one noticed

or cared.

Love shouldn't hurt but sometimes it did.

Love shouldn't be conditional,

but it was.

The good, little girl was confused.

She felt used, insignificant and worthless.

Nevertheless,

God who created the whole world

and the good, little girl

noticed her,

and chose her for His own.

She was His princess and He loved her.

He nurtured, guided and cared for her,

because He was proud of her,

and in Him she was perfect

just the way she was....

The End

By Deanna Hiott

 

Post printed with permission of author.

This poem is written by Deanna Hiott

and posted on her personal blog

www.mopsandpopsplace.blogspot.com

 

Deanna, Thank you for allowing me to share this poem with my blog family.

I know that many have experienced trying to be perfect to please others and self or thought this is the way I am suppose to live.  Is it possible that we are being a people pleaser because this is how we taught ourselves to survive or get along with others in our environment, our family, our home, our community, etc.?

Have we discovered that this technique worked in getting people to like us or get along with us?  Was it used to disquise our true self?  Was it used to protect us from whatever? 

 

Having to please others in this very way and then to find freedom from this stronghold in Christ Jesus is life changing.  Being set free with Christ's help.

 

The goodness of God comes thru.

Whom He sets free, is free indeed.

d

 

 

 

Are you held captive by being a people pleaser? 

Is it something you do to protect yourself from others? 

It's an exhausting way to live. 

 

Dear Father God, I am miserable.  I need your help in getting set free from this stronghold that has a powerful hold on me.  Set me free from these shackles that bind me and hold me back from being who I am suppose to be in Christ Jesus.  Set me free, Lord.  Set me free.  Thank you.  In Jesus Name I pray, Amen.