A Promise post-Valentines

NEVER again. I promise myself that I will not fall into that psycho-verbal trap again.
So what if that's what he/she said... it doesn't define me, the core of my being

I realize that it's alright to feel outraged, even injured
but not to the point of being consumed
left feeling like less-than

NEVER again. I promise myself to put God's image of me above and before anyone else's opinion
So what if you don't recognize quality, creativity, unique personality
Shallow and hurtful opinions don't define me, the core of my being

I choose to speak life, think life and live life
the way that Daddy intended

I'm going to sleep knowing that I'm loved by the Ultimate
That I still have growing pains to endure but He'll take care of me
He's the only One who defines me, the core of my being