Yesterday got the best of her. 

She thought she knew patience,

but the smallest inconvenience made her snap.

She thought she was kind,

but hurtful words came out of her mouth.

She thought she had put it behind her for the last time,

but she fell back into it.

She thought she had healed,

but one mention of it brought instant tears.

She thought she was smart,

but she didn’t have any of the answers.

She thought she had confidence,

but one comment brought out all her insecurity.

She thought she was strong,

but fell apart when given one extra thing to carry.

She thought she was reliable,

but she let everyone down.

Yesterday.

Maybe you have had a yesterday like that.

A day that got the best of you.

A day that brought out the worst in you. 

Maybe a day you wish you could do over.

Or a day you wish had never happened in the first place.

If that was your yesterday, please know it does not define you.

One day does not define your kindness, your strength, or your abilities.

You are a child of God, fearfully and wonderfully made.

Any good in us comes from Him.

Let that be what defines you on the good days.

And let that be what defines you on the bad days.

Let that be what defines you today and tomorrow.

“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

-Psalms 139:14