I Don’t Want a Perfect Life—Just a Peaceful One
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Some days, Lord, I come to You steady—
with a clear mind, a willing heart,
and hands that feel ready for worship.
But most days,
I come carrying the pieces
of whatever I dropped on the way.
And yet… You still meet me.
Not because I am faithful,
but because You are.
Not because I walk straight,
but because You walk toward me
even when I drift sideways.
I used to think peace meant answers.
Now I know it means presence.
A quiet reminder
that You have stayed through storms
I didn’t know how to name.
Through prayers that were more tears than words.
Through nights when even hope felt heavy.
You are the God who sees me—
not the polished version,
not the brave face,
but the trembling one behind it.
And You call that version loved.
So here I am again, Lord—
not fixed,
not fearless,
just willing.
And somehow,
that is enough for You.
A poet, author, and faith writer who believes words can heal what silence hides. My poetry collections — Inked Emotions, Scattered Feelings Stitched in Ink, and Love Beyond Loss — were born out of seasons of grief, solitude, and deep reflection.
Here on Catholic365, I’ve been humbled to share reflections that have reached hundreds of readers. I write not from a place of perfection, but from a longing to make sense of love, loss, and the quiet ways God speaks into our lives.
Whether it’s a poem, a story, or a small reflection, my hope is that you feel seen, encouraged, and gently reminded that faith isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s found in the waiting, the falling, the starting again.
You can find more of my work at https://about.me/anniedcosta
