Be Content.

Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.

-Philippians 4:1

Sometimes, we face stressful situations in life, and sometimes those situations involve dealing with stressful people. The best thing anyone can do in a situation like that is turn the other cheek. Despite the feelings of anger and frustration, it's important not to lower yourself to another level. It's important to stand your ground and stay true to who you are, it's important to be very best form of the one and only you. There is nobody on this earth like you, for God created you in his image, and you alone can fill your own shoes. It's easy to lose sight of what is truly important in life, for we are constantly surrounded by worldly desires and worldly needs, when in reality we need to focus on our spiritual needs and what God needs from us. It's important to always keep this in mind when times are tough, when things go wrong, when it's often hard to determine what do next. While things aren't always clear right away, time has a way of working things out. In time, we gain clarity; in time, we learn patience; and in time, we find ourselves.

Things are looking up.

Sometimes things aren't so great, but that doesn't mean you walk away. I know I've been doubtful and distant lately, but isn't everyone entitled to their space? While I may not be 100% certain that things are going to work out as planned, but I know I'll be okay. I know what I want, but I don't know if it will work out. I can only hope for the best and that the future holds good things. I'm nervous, I'm scared, I'm not sure of what is to come. I just know that if I keep taking things one step at a time, they will in fact work out. I need to stop doubting and start believing, because nothing can ever be fixed if someone is only giving partial effort. 

Time.

Things were starting to get better, you have to give them time. Things aren't going to miraculously improve overnight. I need time to process and think. Sometimes things aren't going to come instantaneously, and that's okay. There is nothing wrong with time. I just don't know what's going on right now, and I need to figure it out. 

Sometimes I wonder about the path I'm walking down and what that path holds for me. I'm surprised at where I am in my life right now, but I know that I will find the answers I'm looking for if I'm patient. Not everything in life is going to come easy, and I need to accept that. God does not give us anything He knows we cannot handle. Although right now I feel overwhelmed, I know that if I trust in God, everything will be okay because I will never be alone. No matter what happens, no matter where life takes me, I will not have to go through it alone. I am so thankful for that, and I take comfort knowing that God will always be here for me. I am grateful to have such an amazing God to watch over and protect me. I am so blessed to have the most amazing guardian angels anyone could ever ask for. Just thinking about all of the small blessings I have makes everything seem okay, it makes all of my worries melt away and my problems seem insignificant. I just need to be patient, because change takes time.

"But Joyful are those who have the God of Israel as their helper, whose hope is in the Lord their God."

                                                                                         -Psalm 146:5

Home.

Home is wherever I'm with you. 

Walking Together.

"When we get together, I want to encourage you in your faith, but I also want to be encouraged by yours."

It's important to have people in your life who can lift you up when you're down, who can comfort you when you need it, and who can turn to you when they need advice. I believe that in order to grow closer to God, you need to have people in your life who are strong in their faith and can encourage you to do the same. 

Right now, I believe that I need help growing closer to God, and I need someone who can be that rock for me. I just need a friend who can help me grow, I need a friend that can really be there for me. I'm not sure about a lot of things going on in my life right now, but of this I am certain. I cannot walk this path alone, I need a friend to bring me closer to God. I need someone to talk to about my problems and to help me grow. It's not an easy path to walk down on your own, and I suppose I've learned that the hard way. I've spent all this time thinking things would just fall into place, and now I'm realizing that they're not. I need to play an active role in the process,  need to actively seek God and make change. There is no one who can make these decisions for me, no one is going to fix my problems, and nobody is going to fight my battles for me. 

I am going to be that person, I'm going to take action. There's no use in sitting on the sidelines hoping things will change. I have to make things change, and I will.

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

-Proverbs 17:22

If your world is crashing down, do you fall with it or keep fighting?

Things have been rough the past few weeks, really rough. I can honestly say I'm not sure where things are going, and I really don't know what the future holds for me. I know that things will get better, but I'm not even sure what that means. Get better? What does getting better really mean? Does it mean things going back to normal, or does it mean things will actually start to improve? I'm really not sure.
I'm starting to wonder what is really good for me and what I want for myself. Recent events have lead me to rethink many things about my life. I'm not sure that I'm happy, but I also don't know what I need to do to be happy. I'm going to start with the basics and focus more on my faith than anything else. I have come to the realization that I've been searching for answers in all the wrong places. I don't know what I want for myself or what I want to do. I'm hesitant to move forward, but afraid to move backwards. I really don't know what to do or what to think, I'm lost and confused and I think I just need some space.
I need time to think, time to process what's going through my head, time to figure out what I need to do, because right now I have absolutely no clue.
I'm happy and sad at the same time, I'm certain and scared, I'm excited and nervous about what the future holds.
I love him, but I don't know what I'm feeling. I'm curious, but I don't know if that will lead to anything. I'm confused because I have so many emotions running through my brain right now, and I really don't know which path to follow. It's frustrating and nerve-wracking  and there doesn't seem to be an easy answer, at least not any time soon.
As the days continue to drag on, the hours pass slow, I'm thinking about everything and I still don't know. I'm just looking for a sign, I'll wait patiently, but that doesn't make things any easier.