How many times do we look at the situations we're going through and think, "This just makes me want to give up." "I'm over this!" "I'm never giving anyone my all again!" "Guys are all the same!" "It's time to be heartless." etc etc. I'm pretty sure we can all relate to these few phrases. When we give a friendship or a relationship our heart and soul, only for the next person to walk away as if it's nothing but the norm, it is honestly enough to make us want to curl under a rock and block any sort of emotions we feel from the world. Well pretty young ladies, do I have a tale to tell you...
Whatever it is that you're going through, from heartbreaks to broken friendships, to family issues to stressful studies, it is all intended to be exactly the way it is. "Huh??" "What???" Who the heck would want you to go through this pain ON PURPOSE, like who does that?? God does, that's who. We need to experience the heartaches in life in order to grow and learn more about ourselves. It is a terrible idea but going through rough patches in life is what makes life worth living. Imagine living a life where everything is perfect and always going your way. Okay, it sounds pretty decent but honestly, we'd then still have the mind and emotions of a ten-year-old. Hardships is what strengthens our faith not only in God but in ourselves. It shows us just how strong we actually are and how capable we are of excelling beyond what we'd ever imagine. Ever hear the quote: "You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice". I'm not too sure who invented that beautiful little quote but it is pretty dang true!! How would we know our inner strength if hardships never existed? I am personally going through an experience at the moment that is stretching my mind, my soul and my spirit beyond where it has ever been before. It is painful but I can see and feel the difference in myself. I am wiser, I am stronger and I am much more aware of my life and my goals. Perfect example of how we need to experience these challenges in order for us to discover our God-given purpose.
It is without a doubt the most painful experiences that close us up to new opportunities and new potentials of life. However, it is also these painful experiences that unlock doors of wisdom that we had no idea existed. Believe me when I say that most of the time, the hardships we go through are not only there to strengthen us but to strengthen others as well. Our experiences are often testimonies to get others through their own hardships. So let us allow these challenges to take place because when we come out the other side we will be stronger than what we were when we started...and we won't even smell like smoke! :):)
Be blessed and stay strong beautiful warriors.
