26 day writing challenge-day 20 'Compassion'

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 Write a letter to your younger self.


Dear younger Janette, 

You are striving for many things right now to be a good doctor, mom , wife.  You never feel capable or good enough.    Know that you are already a loved child of God.  Just look to Jesus and His grace will be enough.    Stop reaching for things to fulfill you, like praise from others or alcohol.   You don't need those temporary things and they can never give you true joy, only bringing you misery.  God will work it out for good.  Be kind to your self and to others. and just keep looking to Him. 


love, 

your older self Janette. 

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