The Struggle Is Real

"The struggle is real" ... A quote used by many in various situations. However, for some that saying; those four very simple words carry a whole new weight. What those words could possibly mean in so many situations to so many people is heartbreaking. For some of us the "struggle" really is real, and at times even devastating. Every one struggles with something, no one has a completely conflict free life. Some just struggle differently, some handle the struggles better than others. Some just try to completely ignore the struggle until it erupts into their life like a vicious volcano ... Spewing all over everything and everyone in their life. When it erupts it brings out the ugliness inside of us... The anger, the hatred, the deep dark thoughts buried down in our souls, the hurt, the tears, the insecurities. When these things start surfacing we begin lashing out at those around us. Our family, our friends, our children, our spouses, our co-workers and even complete strangers. Everything in our life is all of a sudden wrong and nothing is right. Our attitude is quick to anger, so our tongue is quick to spout without any thought for the words coming out. We begin to hurt feelings of those that mean the most to us. Why? Because we are angry, we are mad at the world and everything is coming against us. So our natural fleshly instinct is to go into protect mode. So we are instantly on edge always ready to attack anything that should come against us. The problem is when we get to this point we feel like everything is trying to attack us. 

The struggle really is "real", it's just real in different ways for each of us. For some it could be in the form of an addiction alcohol, drugs, sex, porn, gambling, spending, eating or any other addiction out there. For others it may be in their marriage, may be with their children, their siblings, their family members, or it could even be in their finances. Again, everyone is struggling with something. For me it is infertility. It's the lack of feeling like a woman, it's the anger that I have inside because I just don't understand. I'm angry, I'm hurt, I'm devastated, I'm broken, and I don't know what to do. I don't know how to fix it. Dealing with infertility is by no means a childhood dream for anyone, man or woman. No one ever says " hey, I hope some day I can't have kids". They might would say that they don't won't children, but that leaves the option open for them to have them later if they changed their mind. However, infertility takes that option away completely. You get no say in whether or not you have children. 

Today I am sharing with you some of my own struggles; because I want you guys to know that my life is by no means a fairy tale. Throughout this blog I will share my own personal testimonies and let you guys in on some of the things that I have overcome. You see this blog doesn't come out of a perfect life, it comes from a life of struggle, defeat, hurt, disappointment, depression, divorce, abuse and brokenness. However, what I have found along the way is something that I can't help but share. I found the one and only true love that can and will help you overcome anything. "I can do all this through Him who gives me strength" Philippians 4:13 I accepted that my Father in Heaven is my saving grace and I don't have to live a life of defeat. I can and will overcome my past and my hurt. It will take some time because I will and have gotten off course. Even now I have by no means arrived to a perfect conflict free life. I still struggle daily, add to the infertility issue four bonus children who I love dearly as if they were my own and you find a whole new set of challenges. So I guess you could say that by sharing with you guys, I am holding myself and my actions accountable in the face of adversity. I have to make my flesh stop and think before responding to issues in my life. I've been lost in the wilderness for too long and now it is time for me to come out to the light and be a guide to others who are lost. I don't think for a second that my situation is unique. I, unfortunately, am well aware of just how common my struggles are among my brothers and sisters. I realize that God has had a plan for me the entire time. He had a reason for allowing things into my life, just like He has a reason for allowing things into your lives. We may never understand any of it, but I promise you this, when you surrender all to Him and seek Him then you will at least have peace. 

Will your life be perfect when you surrender it all to Him? Nope, not by a long shot. If anything, it may become a little more difficult at times, but you will at least know where to turn. One thing that I tell myself is this "A life without struggle, is a life without growth". Just imagine yourself as a precious stone, in order for it to be molded and cut into something shiny and beautiful it has to go through some things. I'll share more on that in a later entry. Today I just wanted to share with you that it doesn't matter how lost you are, you can turn it all around. You see, you may feel lost and out of control, but God know exactly where you are. He is just waiting on you to stop running and turn around. He is there with arms wide open waiting for you to run into His embrace to find rest and comfort. He already knows all of your imperfections, but He loves you in spite of them. His grace and mercy are never ending and there is nothing that you have done or will ever do to make Him stop loving you. So stop trying to do it all on your own, and look up to where your help comes from. Accept your past mistakes and imperfections, forgive yourself and move on with the help of your Father. Think about this scripture and let it marinate for a while as you apply it to your life: But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ's power may rest on me." 2 Corinthians 12:9 

So you see, you don't have to already be perfect and have it all together. God works miracles every day and every day He takes broken people and makes them whole again in His perfection. So don't think you have to have it all together before you come to Him. To Him you are already perfect, you just have to realize your own self worth and start living for Him. We are here for you, to lift you up through prayer and to cheer you on as you begin your journey. So let us know how we can pray for you. You can contact us through email ,Twitter (@God_Working_Daily) or even Facebook (God Working In Our Lives Daily). 

Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7