Knowing You Are There

You are there...
In the miracle of life
And sorrow of loss
You allow it all to happen
You protect
You refine
You prepare
You give and take away
Although the reasons are not always understood
Or fully accepted
You bless
You allow curse
You allow choices
And yet guide our paths
You give hope
When all hope is lost
You build up and strengthen
And yet allow moments of weakness and dependence
You heal
You restore
You are what holds the soul together
You allow for love
And allow for pain
You build our character
Through patience and discipline
For all this and more I love You
Because I know You are there

Fighting Regret and Doubt

Regret and doubt. Two words that will only stunt growth and maturity if you hold on to them. No matter what you have lived through, these traits of life are bound to cross your path. What you do with them is what will determine which road you will be headed down.

The opposite of regret is gratitude. Gratitude strengthens whereas regret breaks down and destroys.

The opposite of doubt is confidence. Confidence brings will and determination to rise above whereas doubt brings stagnation.

When regret rears its ugly head, find gratitude in the situation and gleen from it what you have learned and embrace the lessons, which are a gift from life.

When doubt creeps up and wraps its hands around your neck, find release in the confidence of your choices. There are valid reasons for the choices you have made and the steps you have taken. Find peace in that! Fight back with knowing that God has brought you to where He has you for a reason. The purpose now is not clear, but it will be. Just wait and see. ~~~~ Adry