Stronger
Tough times never last but tough people do - Robert H Schuller
We have all heard that phrase. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. That phrase is true but at the same time I’m thinking I’d rather not get that close to death. Is there no other way to get stronger? Like a pill or a good book or something. I’m all for improving in any way we can. But no pain no gain is not really that comfortable. Can you imagine a world where a good nap gives you a six pack. Or a nice massage makes you ace tests. What a world that would be. Also nothing would make any sense. That’s why God is in charge and I am not.
We have been going through life on a journey that includes ups and downs. Those ups and downs include self doubt, confusion, questions, fear, victories, courage, confidence, answers. I have felt lost so many times. I have a fear of making the wrong decision. Once again to avoid pain which as you know I absolutely dislike. So decisions are a huge deal for me. It was easier as a child because my parents made most of the decisions. But as I got older and it fell on my shoulders it became quite the task for me. Especially once I had kids depending on my decisions.
Then there are the moments of feeling so discouraged. Feeling like a failure. Feeling hopeless. I have no idea what’s going on. I don’t know what to do or where to turn. Like the confusion is just swallowing me whole. But you fight and fight. You pray and pray. You hang on to hope praying for God to save you. To guide you. To help you. In the meantime you continue to fight those ugly thoughts. You say your affirmations. You work out to stay sane. You play music to remain calm. You watch TV to get your head off of your own drama.
Someone else’s world always seems easier to deal with that’s for sure.
You confide in friends and lean on others. But in those quiet moments it finds you again. It taunts you again. The Bible becomes your best friend. You’re quoting it like nobody’s business. You are watching sermons like your life depends on it. How do you get out of this struggle? How do you get free from this torment?
While all of this is going on, you are growing. You are learning. You are getting stronger and you don’t even realize it. It’s a quiet action going on in your brain. In your body. After push-ups, you can’t physically see the muscles growing. But they are getting stronger. And so is your character. Why? Because you stuck with it. You stayed on this journey. You kept taking that next step. You kept pushing. All you felt was pain and anguish and sadness. Then one day you look back and suddenly things seem different. You feel different. You just went through that maze back there and didn’t realize it. You my dear didn’t die like you thought you would. You just got stronger.
When you are good, good things should come back to you right? Wrong! Here’s why…
When you are struggling and it just seems to get worse, could there be a message God is trying to get through?
Are you doubting your ability in getting through this storm? Do you have what it takes? Will you survive?
Storms are guaranteed in our lives. To get through the battle, it helps to understand the attacker.
Does that heartbreak feel overwhelming? Is it too strong to bear? I’ve got words for you.
There are four seasons we go through and understanding your season helps you get through to the other side.
We underestimate how powerful remembering past miracles and acts can be in our lives.
We have many struggles in this world and there is one who gets it all because he has experienced it.
As tempting as it is to get back at the person who hurt, even if it seems easy, consider giving it to God
We live in a broken world that wants to overtake us. We, however, hold the keys to stop it from happening. What are they?
Holding on to a situation, hurt or person can be more harmful than we know. Why should we make that leap to letting go.l
Every time we fail, the object of failure tries to stay in the limelight. Don’t let it.
The reason for why something happened can nag at us. Hopefully these steps bring you peace.
Ever feel like you have gone too far for God to forgive you. You couldn’t be more wrong.
What if the very thing you have been praying for is right in front of you. Here are three things that could be stopping you from seeing it.
There are times we will feel one of these or all three. But I have proof that you are none of those things.
Christmas we celebrate the amazing birth of Jesus. It is also a reminder of who God is.
Wether you have been in the same storm for years or been through so much that your faith is weakening, I hope this gives you some encouragement,
Healing is a process that can be different for everyone. So how do you know you are going through it?