All tagged Uncle Paul
The very thing we are fighting will ultimately move us into something bigger and better, and one day we will fully understand, why we had to be removed from those situations which we loved. Sometimes, unpleasantness things take place in our lives to help push us into something greater. You may not understand it right now, but something much bigger and better is in store for you, if you are willing to move with the flow.
Though these interruptions are unexpected and catch us off guard, they are not random, meaningless events. These interruptions are placed in our path for a reason. Everything that transpires in our lives has a purpose.
Life is filled with up’s, down’s, good days, bad days and every way in between. What I have learned in this short time of living is, anything can happen, and everything is possible. Someone once said, a life path worth living is never straight and is always full of obstacles that you can and will overcome.
Life lessons are not always pretty, they are not always timely, they are not always convenient, but they are always necessary. Without life's lesson, we would never grow, they are an important part of ours development. Life has a way of sending us our lessons at the most inconvenient times.
In case you're in a period of refining, lean into it, don’t run from it. There comes a time that we must surrender to the will of God, and begin to say, not my will, but your will be done. Storms will come, lions will roar, the opposition will challenge you and your fears will be more real than ever.
When was the last time you took the time to listen to yourself when you talk? Have you ever taken a moment to consider the influence of your words, in your life or the life of others? Your words have the power, to influence every aspect of your life.
When failures and disappointment come into our life, you must not throw in the towel; you must raise up and remember that you cannot know light, without knowing darkness, and you cannot know success, without first knowing failure. Look at failure this way; it is a critical part of growth and an awesome opportunity to learn from your past mistakes.
Every time it rains; it stops raining. Every time it snows; it stops snowing. Every time you get hurt, you get healed. Every time life tosses you a test, you win. After a dark day, there is always light. After a storm; there is always sunshine. You see, everything is temporary, no matter what you are going through, please understand, that the night will not last forever. Everything in life is temporary; nothing lasts forever.
There will always be some that will criticize your choices- your career, your spouse, your body, your personality, and on and on and on. Don’t let others still your dreams. You can accomplish anything you want to in life, but you must be driven by your passion, ambition, and perseverance. PROVE THEM WRONG.
So, when life throws you the unexpected, don’t run, don’t cry, don’t grumble, but smile, because there is power in the smile. When I look in the mirror, and I see a smile on my face, it gives me an inner peace in the depths of my soul, and the strength to say, I can and will overcome this challenge.
