MY DREAM

I’d look like a fairy princess,
Like the one in my storybook.
And I’d be happy, oh so happy,
Beaming each step I took.

Down the aisle, toward my Love,
All I’d see was his face.
He would take my hand in his,
And then my heart would race.

I’d promise him my whole heart,
My love, my strength, my life,
Because I’d wish for nothing more
Than just to be his wife.

These are the dreams of childhood,
Written on every girl’s heart.
We want to be beautiful, loved, and cherished,
We want to play our part.

But as I grew, I began to lose
The hope of the dream come true.
No longer did I feel beautiful,
And the pain inside me grew.

I believed the lies they told me:
“Beauty is soft, shiny hair,
And tall, slim bodies, flawless skin,
And in the clothes you wear.”

The lies―they kept on coming,
Harder and stronger each year.
“You’ll never be fulfilled,” they said
"If you don’t have a career."

But then one day I heard a Voice
Call my name, soft and clear.
It was the voice of my loving God
Whispering in my ear.

He said, “My beloved, lovely daughter,
You are beautiful to Me.
My love for you does not depend
On anything man can see.”

And then I knew that it was true.
I am lovely in His eyes.
His beloved, spotless bride,
His most precious, valued prize.

Oh the joy of being loved,
Not for what you do,
Or how you look, or what you say,
But just for being you.
~ Eliza Haley

Eliza was one of my incredible Above Rubies helpers. Although she is now back home, she continues to create beautiful Above Rubies picture posts which I send out to you. She wrote this beautiful poem to go with this picture. I know you'll want to share it with your daughters.
~ Nancy