Strong Is…

“You are stronger than you think. Remember that.” - Unknown

Here is a reminder to anyone who has ever said they are not strong. To anyone who believes they cannot do it. To anyone that feels they won’t make it. You are probably looking around and seeing the accomplishments of others and feeling yours are lacking. You have probably fallen so many times you think it’s not meant for you. You have probably not even moved forward in years and feel you’re stuck. You are enough. You have what it takes. You have got it. 

Now that we’ve moved past the basic speech of encouragement here is the truth of the matter.

Strong is failing yet moving on

Strong is living after it’s all gone 

Strong is feeling inadequate but trying anyway

Strong is always getting up no matter the day

Strong is pushing and fighting through each trial

Strong is still going, though it’s been a while. 

Strong is letting others see you weak. 

Strong is being provoked and remaining meek

Strong is showing up during a storm

Strong is going against the norm. 

Strong is always giving it your all. 

Strong is fighting for the big and small. 

Strong is hope despite what’s seen

Strong is showing love to the mean. 

Strong is sharing all that you’ve got. 

Strong is helping knowing they would not. 

Strong is surviving and thriving

Strong is guiding and not hiding. 

Strong is pulling up

Strong is holding up

Strong is looking up 

Strong is rising up. 

Strong is not giving in to selfish desires 

Strong is helping to put out their fires 

Strong is knowing when to be still

Strong is giving in to His will

Strong is not giving in to their debating. 

Strong is waiting and waiting and waiting. 

Strong is not accepting their abuse

Strong is taking a risk you might lose. 

Strong is going with the harder choice. 

Strong is not letting them take your voice. 

There are many definitions of strong. It is true.

But know this, my definition of strong is you.