Pure Strength

uncommon strength comes from diligence
...from painful endurance
...from dripping sweat and salty tears.

inward push
maximizing resources
demanding improvement
overextended power

attaining results
reaching a pinnacle
...breathtaking!

pure strength of the soul
is not acheived through external measures
...through outward efforts
...through admirable sacrifice

counting on one higher
one stronger
the holiest

surrender of self
peace with the Almighty
saturated by grace
admitting the need

that is authentic strength.
it is meant to be.

Susanna Collins
May 23, 1999