The Gift of Presence

What I want most is for you to spend time with me

Listen

Care

Please don't dismiss what I feel or belittle what is on my heart


You don't have to agree

I want feedback and input and perspective

Just please don't make me feel ashamed of what I feel and think


Yes, it takes a tremendously long time for me

and lots and lots of words

to unpack my heart

I  am sorry

I cannot seem to do any better tight now

Please pray with me

even 5 min of prayer makes a huge difference


What makes me feel loved and cared for

is time to

rest
reflect
exercise
be quiet
be outdoors

to have healthy food to eat
that supports my body and well-being
my mental and emotional functioning

Pray with me

Kind words of appreciation
and affirmation

Words that are small and realistic
and resonate with the truth

these are what
pour into me
build me up
give me courage
to keep going
and keep giving

give me gratitude to express to God
and a renewed perspective on his goodness
and care in my life

These are the things that I want

In the day in and day outedness of life

I don't want a gift

I want a relationship