Storms Come

I've recently come to the realization that life is just plain hard! Relationships fall apart, people disappoint, situations crash and burn. Just plain hard!

I was just recently inspired by Brandon's amazing story (check out a piece here) and his response to hardship was incredible. Instead of asking God to take away his problems ... he just praised! I was instantly ashamed of myself - I have issues, but I'm supposed to! God told me I would. But He also promised that I could cling to Him. So, instead of complaining, I've been looking to the good around me. The "God things". I've been trying to combat my hardships with compliments.

A friend just posted a very-almost-frequently-overused quote and although I've heard it a million times, it struck me today. "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it is about learning how to dance in the rain!" EXACTLY what I've been trying to do! I want to find God working in my storm, so I can dance in the rain instead of worrying about the thunder and lightning. My God is so much bigger than that.

So, life is hard! But, My God's got me covered. I think I'll just put my big girl pants on and keep looking to praise Him instead of worrying about the tough stuff.