Sometimes I think I'm really wonderful when I'm not. Other times I think I'm really horrible when I'm not. We shouldn't think too highly of ourselves,  for sure  - the scriptures are very clear about this  - but we also shouldn't despise ourselves,  or think too lowly of ourselves - when Christ dwells within us - for He makes us incredibly valuable  -  So don't beat yourself up over something God's forgiven. We're highly exalted when we refuse to exalt ourselves. 

Lord,

When you are exalted

  in my heart instead of me,

My senses become clear

  and I can finally see

All that I am

  and all I'll ever be

exists to please You -

This I'll do

                 Joyfully. 

May this be said

   with my final earthly breath -

He gave his all to God,

 that God would receive glory

      and in the end

   there was nothing left

          to give

                        for he gave his all

to the One who died

                  that he might live.

So take now my words

 and all my remaining deeds

  and use them all to fulfill 

     your will, Father, perfectly. 

Take every breath, of each remaining day,

 and use them all, to reveal to all,      

               Your will and Your ways

that every creature I meet

  will not fail to give You praise 

For You deserve it all

  not i, not one tiny bit  -

You deserve men's praise

  and every heart's worship. 

You deserve our love

  proven by our obedience. 

We give to You our frail offerings 

   imperfect though they be,

You deserve my heart

    repentant and       holy.