Yesterday I woke up wishing for some reassurance from God. I asked Him these questions and imagined the response.

“How do you accept me?” I asked, and heard Him say, “Fully and completely, just as you are.”

Then I asked, “How do you see me?” and sensed His response – “I see you beautiful and strong.”

After which I asked, “How have you forgiven me?” and heard His assurance, “I have forgiven all, and release it when you turn and ask.”

“So,” I asked, “how do you love me?”

“Let me count the ways…”

It struck me how great it would be to ask for affirmation every morning, to hear and let these wonderful responses penetrate my heart. And then to speak them to my mate and others, first within my soul and then in actions and words.

“How do I accept you? … Fully and completely, just as you are.”

“How do I see you? … I see you beautiful and strong.”

“And how do I forgive? … I forgive all, releasing it whenever you turn and ask.”

“So, how do I love thee? … Let me count the ways…”