the cocoon

"Look at the difference there is between an ugly worm and a little white butterfly!"
~Teresa of Avila~

I am seeking, searching, yearning to fly as a pure butterfly with God. I want to soar uninhibited in deep love and reverence fore Him. When I look at myself however, I see nothing but a worm; all my imperfections that keep me from pursuing God with my whole heart. My prayer then is this - Father strip me of all these layers of sinful, selfish, pride. I lay myself bare to your eyes, search me. Help me to enter a cocoon through repentance and die to this ugliness in order to embrace new life. Teach me to fly for I long for your freedom!