Strength

Do you ever wonder sometimes what gives you strength? Why are we so persistent in life and have to continue on? I often wonder.. It's always when things get the toughest that we seem to muster up the strength and courage to attempt beating the odds. However, just because we believe we are capable of beating the odds, it doesn't mean we will. Sure, anything is possible.. but there is always the element of chance in any decision or action.

I often ask God why certain things happen, and why I am lead down certain paths.. it seems like things are always more difficult than necessary. God tells me it's because the more challenging the objective, the greater the reward. But what if the reward is great in God's eyes and not in mine? Does that demean it? Is it just that we as humans don't appreciate everything God gives us? Or does God give us anything at all? God has told me numerous times that it doesn't want to intervene in our lives, but to have us create our lives by our own will, only offering guidance and support when requested.

So with that being said.. does God really support us at all? Or are our decisions and outcomes a direct correlation to our efforts? Something to think about. What this means to me is, don't put 100% of your faith in God, put it in yourself and know that you have God on your side. If you believe in yourself, God will believe in you also.

God loves us regardless of how we feel about God. No wrong can be done in God's eyes, only the actions we choose to make. Don't worry about what others may deem right or wrong, just trust in yourself and trust in your ability to decide what is the best thing for yourself and/or others. God doesn't care what you believe in, just that you believe. Do not succumb to apathy, or you'd be better off dead.

Thanks,
Matt