19 year old

You’re all by yourself,

On your own in the world.

You feel so out of place,

After all, you’re just a girl.

You think you’re so shy,

You think you’re so awkward.

You think if you speak,

Your voice won’t be heard.

But your heart’s made of gold,

I admire your strength.

You choose to be bold,

And to elevate your faith.

I know you seem unhappy,

I know your mind is stressed.

I know you feel confused,

And your heart is depressed.

You long to be seen,

For the gem that you are.

You long for your life,

To bring glory to God.

Your compassion is high,

And your love is so deep.

Strong is your heart,

Though I know you feel weak.

But you never back down,

From the enemy lines.

You’ll face it alone,

If no one’s by your side.

You’re willing to go,

Wherever he beckons.

You’ll leave the world behind,

In an instant, in a second.

Conviction is yours,

Your standards are high.

You’re changing the world,

One life at a time.

You don’t hesitate to do,

What you know to be right.

You don’t wait around,

You let faith be your sight.

I’m so proud of you,

You are gentle, you are kind,

Yet the fiercest girl I know,

Not afraid to speak her mind.

You think nobody cares,

I want you to know I see,

The beauty that you are,

Oh how I love that you are me.