Friday, December 7, 2007

Strength

This came from my friend Laura...


A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape...
But a woman of strength builds relationships to keep her soul in shape

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything...
But a woman of strength shows courage in the midst of fear.

A strong woman won't let anyone get the better of her...
But a woman of strength gives the best of herself to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...
A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be unexpected blessings, and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman wears a look of confidence on her face...
But a woman of strength wears grace.

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...


But a woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

5 comments:

Joanne said...

That is wonderful. Thanks for posting it.

Wendy said...

I love it- thanks for posting this poem.

xoxo
wendy

AmiDA said...

beautiful :)

Anonymous said...

Do you know the name of the author of this quote? I would like to pass it on with due credit to the author if possible.
thanks!
Catherine

Rebekah said...

Catherine, I don't know the author of this quote, or I would definitely post it. My friend Laura emailed it to me from a funeral program - the woman who passed away had lived an inspiring life of strength despite illness, and this was read during the service. That is all I know - feel free to pass it on as you like.