The past few months have been crazy busy. With finishing my internship at Everett Housing Authority and being introduced to the multicultural backgrounds at the community centers; it has been a major blessing in my life. I just reread my post about trials from back in April and once again I feel so dumb for missing it yet again! But, sometimes lessons have to be learned more than once to get it through our heads!
I have been nicotine free for three months or so. I can't remember the exact date and it is so late and I am sleepy. But, the fire crackers are going off so my anxiety is high right now, so that could be the culprit as well.
I had many bumps in the road financially with getting sick and quitting smoking so getting my bachelor's is taking longer than expected. But, I am not giving UP! I find it ironic how much the adversary hits us when we are so down already. There is so much truth to this because it has always been hard for me to deal with change, since life is fast changing this in itself is lame. But, I also know that no matter how much he comes towards me that with the help of Heavenly Father, I can continue on. Having faith, losing faith due to constant adversity and regaining faith and pushing forward are all things that I have been through non-stop for the past ten years or so. I am not going to say that there has not been happy times, but, when there is such much going on that is beyond one's control, it is really hard not to give in and lose faith that things are going to be better.
With all this being said, I do want to say that with everything I have gone through, everything that I am going through, and what I will have to face in the future, the one constant thing in my life is the power of prayer. Now, I am in no way going to force my beliefs, values, or cultural, religious or political views on anyone. This is something that can be universal for everyone. Or NOT. I am a believer! And I ask you; when faced with burdens, trials and tribulations; "did you think to pray?"
Those of you reading that are close to me and know of every situation I am facing right now, can either relate or empathize and I thank you even if we do not talk on a regular basis, you guys are my rock!
I urge everyone to take a minute, regardless of personal values, your certain belief, religion, culture; what have you and think for a minute about considering to thank our God/Heavenly Father or Allah, or what have you and say thank you and please help me to help myself in order to get through the day. Bless those around me to have the things they stand in need of, help the sick, the poor, the afflicted, and or what can I do to help others that are less fortunate than I? The blessings are enormous.
My love to all my readers!
~Michelle~
1 comment:
Michelle,
I was tickled pink when you left me a message on my blog and then to find that you have a blog too! You are so sweet! Congratulations on overcoming such a huge obstacle in your life! Consider this your standing ovation! You deserve it and I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the adversary kicking us while we're down. That is oh SO true! I know that on so many occasions in my life, when I think that I just can't bear any more burdens...it's when I'm on my knees that I feel the loving arms of my Heavenly Father around me. It is on my knees that I learn that He knows who I am and loves me. It is on my knees that I know that I'm not alone in my trials. What a blessing prayer is! You are so cute and I'm learning a ton from you already!Happy 4th of July to you. It's my favorite holiday!
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