We all experience different seasons of change. Seasons of joy and heartbreak, seasons of weakness and defeat, seasons of strength and triumph. And with each season we are pushed to the limit, our perseverance is tested, and so is our faith. 2020 has been a challenging year with so much change, so much uncertainty, and so much pain. Each time we think we’ve got a handle on the situation, we are faced with something new that’s more challenging than the first. Have you ever watched the late-night infomercials with the overly excited man that’s trying to get you to pick up the phone and jump on the great deal that’s only happening at that moment? But shortly after, he says…but wait, there is more!
Every time I turn on the news, there seems to be more. More of the negativity that’s happening all around us which discourages us, more of the anxiety-inducing struggles that cripple us, and more of the fear that’s pushing us over to the edge.
But you know what, through all the negativity and all the chaos and the constant change, one thing remains, we can flourish through the challenges. We can remain strong and take heart in our struggles which will only make us stronger. It’s okay that you are not strong, and it’s okay that you are stumbling, because only then do you dig deep, and only then do you realize what you are capable of.
So when you wake up in the morning, whether the sun is shining on your face or the clouds of hopelessness are hovering over you, keep on pressing forward trusting that you will come out stronger at the end. And remember to stay positive even when you don’t think you have it in you.
