The struggle is part of the story

Good evening all,

I found this post from the blog "The Freedom Experiment" that was super cleansing for my soul at a time of inner struggle. Hope it gives you an extra charge of strength and hope as well :)

(http://www.thefreedomexperiment.com/)

I don’t believe in shortcuts. I don’t believe in easy rides. And I have yet to hear about anyone who went on a quest to make a dream come true and didn’t run against any sort of obstacle.

Fairy tales wouldn’t be fairy tales if the prince got the princess on the first try.

And you wouldn’t be you if it wasn’t for the struggles you have been through. It’s what makes you unique. Valuable. Strong.

The struggles you are facing are what makes your story truly yours.

What matters in the end is how you deal with it. And as far as I can see, there are only two options. You can let your struggles stop you. Or you can find another way.

Either way – your struggles and challenges are meant to be. It’s not wrong. It’s not pointless. It’s not unfair or bad luck.

Your struggles are there to teach you something.

What you learn from them is up to you.

Love,

meg.

a heart full of love

Hey guys,

This week I've been learning about humility. I have been majorly humbled by how weak I really am! It's like one second I have discovered a deep insight and feel the victory of overcoming an insecurity - and then the next I'm back to square one, believing Satan's lies about God, myself, and my circumstances. That God doesn't really believe in me or love me, that I will never meet His expectations and should just give up trying. I see challenges with friends, school, family, and struggle with my inner battle to do what is right. It is all exhausting to dwell on and steals my peace and joy.

Confession: I am incredibly powerless on my own.

Discovery: God has given me a piece of Himself - His Spirit of power, love, and self-discipline! It says in Galatians that the Spirit produces joy, love, peace, kindness and self-control!
(Phew, there is HOPE!)

So this week, the first week back to school, as I've been feeling more powerless, discouraged, and hopeless about my life, there is a way out! I just gotta get on my knees and pray to be filled with God's Spirit. Jesus said that the peace he gives is a gift the world cannot give (John 14:27). I won't find true peace in shopping, tv shows, getting attention from guys, or yoga. Because the things of this world cannot give the true, lasting peace that only God can give.

I pray that you get to experience Jesus' peace this week a midst the challenges and discouraging things that come your way. You are not alone :)

Love,

meg.