Struggles

Something happens to us when we struggle with physical or emotional or financial problems. Either we can become paralyzed by our problems, turning inward and getting hooked on the "angel dust" of pity, or we can defeat the inclination to turn inward and allow God to help us grow through these difficulties.
Stuggling with life's difficulties makes us a little wiser, a little more capable, enabling us to comfort others who experience pain.
Any difficulties we face in life are short-lived; all rewards are eternal. A divine inheritance will be our reward for faithfulness to our Heavenly Father. Our faithfulness to the Father is something we should renew-daily- a priority for beginning our day.

-Taken from the Inspirational Study Bible with commentary by Max Lucado



I've been struggling. With faith. With trust. With contentment.

I've been developing bitterness. I've been feeling pitiful. Or having pity for myself. I've been barricading myself from the world. And I've been hating myself for doing all of the above.

Action. I need to take action. Being in a slump is no fun. And I don't like having no fun. It's sad. It's lonely. Very very lonely. And I feel like I'm disrespecting God. I know He has a greater plan for me. I know He loves me. I know He is preparing me for something. He loves me.

And that is enough. He has given everyhing to me. Now it's my turn to give everything back to Him.

It's just very lonely. I just wish I could have one friend to be truly mine.