You Are Better
An honest conversation with God.
For a while I thought You were frustrated with me.
As of late, I even thought You were disappointed with every choice I’ve been making.
I thought my questions were annoying You and my sins, You know the ones I seem to always be confessing, were pushing You further away.
Like, I could have that much power.
For one reason or another I began to believe the distance and silence to be punishment.
Living had become my timeout and I was waiting for you to say, “Okay. You can get back to living now.’
I’ve told myself many things and it seems only a few of them have been true and kind.
My mind made up story after story and believed them to be the truth.
It was like taking marker to a perfect painting.
In my searching I added to what was already perfect and holy.
Maybe it’s because You are not who I want You to be.
While all along, You are still who You’ve always been.
Slow to anger.
Patient.
Loving.
Inviting.
Compassionate.
Merciful.
You are not who I want You to be, You are better.
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About the Author
Tanner Olson is an author, poet, speaker, and podcaster living in Nashville, Tennessee.
He is the author of I’m All Over the Place, As You Go, Walk A Little Slower, and Continue: Poems and Prayers of Hope.
You can find Tanner Olson’s books on Amazon.
His podcast is The Walk A Little Slower Podcast with Tanner Olson and can be found wherever you listen to podcasts.
Tanner Olson travels around the country sharing poetry, telling stories, and delivering messages of hope.
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