One morning as Spirit would have it I was led in an unexpected direction. Not what I had planned for the morning but I seemed to be open to it after a restless night’s sleep. I worked the night before till after 11 then when my husband left for work at around 3:30 or 4 am I was surprisingly, wide awake. So I used the time to work some more. When I awoke again finally close to 10 am a message and request from a friend prompted me to go to my bookshelf for a book I hadn’t read in a while. The book is Mary’s Message to the World by Annie Kirkwood.
When I went to Annie’s site: www.marysnewsletter.com I found this poem that I share with you now. I hope that whatever you are going through right now that you are somehow comforted by it.
God Loves Me, Just as I Am!
As I kneel at the altar in prayer, God loves me.
If I’m sitting in a jail cell, God loves me.
As I’m caring for the sick, God loves me.
If I’m out robbing and stealing, God loves me.
When I’m happy, God loves me.
When I’m sad, God loves me.
When I’m angry and loud, God loves me.
When I’m calm and serene, God loves me.
When I’m abused, God loves me.
As I’m abusive to others, God loves me.
If I’m in bed with a disease, God loves me.
When I’m healthy and fit, God loves me.
If I’m poor, God loves me.
If I’m out of work, God loves me.
When I’m earning large sums of money, God loves me.
When I’m winning in life, God loves me.
When I think I’m losing, God loves me.
When I’m frustrated and resentful, God loves me.
As I remain in a state of prayer, God loves me.
When I’m depressed and feeling low, God loves me.
When I’m in a good mood, God loves me.
No matter where I am — or who I am — or how I am — or what I am —-
God loves me with a love that is unmeasureable and unlimited.
I AM LOVED, JUST AS I AM!
by Annie Kirkwood
Author of Mary’s Message to the World
Rev. Cathy Silva 