Life Worth Living

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react.”

~Charles Swindoll

Life definitely is a crazy ride. Highs, lows, and in-betweens. What we don’t realize is how we have the power to decide how we live it. Every day we must ask ourselves “Will I make the most of today or will I let the trials in my life decide that for me?”

We should never mask our pain or struggles. That’s not it. Be real with trusted people about what is going on and let people love and help you through it. During times of hurt or darkness, we must let love light the way and use it to make ourselves stronger. Your scars do not define you. Don’t let it have that power over you.

This is coming from a place of knowing exactly what deep and dark depression feels like. Not ashamed to say that I’ve wanted to give up on life many times. For a long time, I let depression and self hatred run my life. I honestly didn’t know I would survive…here I am. If I can make it, you can too.

God is within her, she will not fall.

~Psalm 46:5

That is why Psalm 46:5 is my life verse. I am a child of the Most High. His plan for my life will always conquer. No matter how low, dark, weak, or impossible it feels, His hand is upon me.

God has given me the power to decide to walk like I’m a daughter of the Most High King. With His Spirit, NOTHING is impossible. Life is more beautiful and there is always a purpose. My feelings are not my master, Jesus is.

Now, I can love and smile, especially when it’s hard. The power of a kind word can change the course of many different situations. I can choose to go hug my friend and tell them how amazing and loved they are. Spreading love helps soothe the pain. Everyone needs to hear and be shown how they matter, especially to God.

Make a choice every day to let the love of Jesus lead the way and not life circumstances. Nothing can stop God from moving mountains when we release control and trust His faithfulness.