Ever felt inspired? Whether it be a quote, advice, or a scripture that just speaks to YOU? It's amazing how one person can reach out to you, without even meaning to do so. I love how sometimes, impersonal things/situation can touch your life and make a huge difference.
I recently watched Soul Surfer, and like most, cried throughout the entire movie. If Bethany Hamiltons story didn't move you, I don't know what would! Now thats a story of strength, courage, determination and faith! Here's a girl, who lost a limb, and continued with her dreams of becoming a surfer. She could've easily given up, and lost faith in the Lord, as most would've. I mean, I would've feared the open water, and lets be honest, many would question God, and probably would've just become so full of hate, anger and become bitter, but she used it to her advantage. She touched lives, and went on to become an inspiration to many. About a week after watching the movie, came Sundays service, and ironically the Pastor of Hope Chapel is a HUGE surfing fan. And during his sermon, he referenced back to this particular situation, everything he said made complete sense. What I got out've it is this; God has a plan for all of us. We may find ourselves in less fortunate circumstances, we may have times of sorrow, desperation, agony, pain, failed relationships, health issues, money problems, TROUBLES of any sort, but there is always something to be gained out've every situation. Quite possibly there is a lesson to be learned, we may gain strength, have compassion, and truly value the GOOD in our lives. I walked away realizing, we should stop looking at the negative in our lives, and focus on the positive. Realize we have a lot to be cherished, to be grateful for, and there are far worse circumstances to be in. Sometimes I complain about the silliest of things, and take pitty on myself, then step back and realize I'm letting something so small, outweight the greater things in life.
For example, people complain about the sacrfices they make being in the military or being a spouse of a service member. But guess what, you have a roof over your head, health care, and a pay check every month. So yes, it can be extremely difficult at times, we may not see our loved ones as much as we like, and we have to put up with a hell of a lot of BS, but, you have someone to love & miss, you have a place to call home, you have money to buy food, clothes & many other luxurious things, and God forbid anything goes wrong, you can see a doctor any time of day. There are many people, especially in our economy that would be thrilled to be in our position. To be able to feed their children, not worry about making ends meet, or even have someone to come home to!
I in particular may complain about being married, about living the life of a single parent, but who cares DENISE! I have the perfect husband (for me), and I have two amazing children who mean the absolute WORLD to me. To some that may not be enough, but for me it's everything. With all this love, what more would I want to gain?
Everything happens for a reason, and while we may not realize it or understand it at the time, we're always right where we're meant to be. God has a plan, so live it.
Very true, a friend of mine once asked me how i could laugh and smile and act as if my life was perfect, when she knew for a fact what i had gone through as a young mother. I remember telling her that if i chose to wallow in my failures, and dwell upon all the negativity surrounding my life, i would not have been able to pull myself out of the hole i was sinking into. I told her that i loved wakeing up every morning and knowing that i was truly blessed! Even more so now that i am married and have been given a second chance in Love, and that we are far more blessed than we were then... I just think now and days people want more and more, and never are truly satisfied. I find it sad that the little things in life are no longer satisfying for many.
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