Strength In The Struggle...

I have found strength in the struggle, I have come face to face with my troubles...And I've learned that every tear falls down for a reason...I have learned that courage isn't having the strength to go on... it's going on when you haven't got the strength. I have learned to know my heart, but also I have learned the courage to listen to what it tells me daily. That is the reason I believe sometimes the greatest gifts in life are the ones you can not see... but the ones you can feel...I believe that with every step we take, it is a step away from where we used to be. Everything in our life and everyone up until this moment, both good and bad, has brought us to where we are today. Know that every single person in your life, no matter how close, is not thereby accident. There is a reason for everything and for everyone, every blessing, every lesson. While the world may be tempted to play it safe, I feel the more we are willing to risk, the more alive we are. I promise you in the end, what we regret most are the chances we never took...Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry, for man's anger does not bring about the righteous life God desires. James 1:19-20...But when you are praying, first forgive anyone you are holding a grudge against, so that your Father in heaven will forgive your sins, too. Mark 11:25...It takes great courage today to be who you are...some hide it while others are too proud that they shout from rooftops our Father's word and meanings. I say we keep our eyes fixed on the prize and run the good race...Confidence is admitting who you are, what you've done, and loving yourself for who you've become, no matter what others think of you...Yes, I have scars...I will never try to hide them...I am proud of what I've overcome...Confidence doesn't come from thinking you're perfect...That's arrogance...Confidence comes from just being yourself and trusting and believing in yourself...Confidence is to have pride...To be proud is to be strong...Strength starts within one's self...Always be true to yourself...Never hide the good or bad from others...Instead, allow them to love you as you are, respect your honesty, and admire your confidence...I believe that when people find the power of love, instead of the love of power, the world will discover peace..."When you put your cares in God's hands, He puts His peace in your heart"...To all those whom I know...May this day find only peaceful happiness within your mind, body, soul, heart, and all those you know...For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. Let us, therefore, make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Romans 14:17-19...Consider the blameless, observe the upright; there is a future for the man of peace. Psalm 37:37...Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:6-7...Rev Daniel Bramlett