I feel truly blessed that you are reading this. I enjoy putting my thoughts and feelings onto paper. Writing helps me deal with the anxiety that creeps into my life. I have always hoped to share it with others and possibly give them some inspiration.

I speak from experience when I say, “Don’t ever give up.” There honestly is something worse-whether for you or for anyone else. Something better is just waiting to be revealed, too. In my life, I have known pain and despair, but it has been balanced by hope and happiness. No one walks through life unscathed, so I hope no one ever feels so broken they cannot accept any of the goodness around them. Even when I made terrible mistakes that caused chaos and destruction in my world, something positive did come out of it. Many of the low points in my life made me feel weak and alone, but I came through them knowing I am stronger than I ever thought because I am never alone. God walks with me when no one else is, to comfort me and guide me back to where I am supposed to be.

With that said, I have to admit I am still a moody, stressed person constantly searching for order and serenity in my life, but I grab any little blessing and treasure it as I go. Both hardships and happiness have made me realize I am only human. But, even if every day starts as a challenge-it is still a new day from God for me to keep searching for blessings, no matter how big or small.

I look to God for inspiration and strength in the rough times. I trust Him to guide me to safety again and forgive me when I go astray. I give praise for every blessing I receive along the way. I hope you will allow yourself to find comfort in the fact you are not walking alone either. God doesn’t expect us to never make mistakes or poor choices. He forgives us anything when even no one else will.

Try to understand that God hasn’t promised a life on Earth without pain or struggle or loss, but if we accept Him into our hearts He will help us through all our trauma. Make the most of what blessings you have and be thankful. Don’t dwell on the negative or it will stop you from finding those blessings. When we begin to trust God and allow Him to guide us we will find our perfect life, in Heaven. It is very hard sometimes to have faith in something that can’t be seen or touched, but the promise of a perfect life after all the turmoil is worth believing.