“Your life does not get better by chance, your life gets better by change.”

I had always imagined life was easy, until it was difficult. That’s everyone right? I think so too. I had not always been happy, and I am sure you can tell from previous postings I have published. I don’t flaunt my stories of unhappiness to make you all feel sorry for me, I showcase it in order to assist others– to relay the message that I have overcome this battle and so can you.

Oftentimes, when we encounter bad happenings, we believe we are stuck there. We believe there is no other route to take, and right in that moment, overanalyzing everything begins, and it continues every situation after, until that “big break” is in sight. Instead of realizing that it was divine intervention that God bestowed in our lives, we were wrapped in doubt, misery, suffering, and hate. It clouded our judgement. It disguised God’s plan. We dismissed what could be and latched on to terror; however, we must remember and realize it gets better.

It is difficult to control the mind to think positively, but it can be mastered when you remain focused and determined. Over the course of three months, I have witnessed drastic change in my way of living just from altering my perspective. I am happier. A little less confrontational. And a lot more acceptable of what is presented before me. Yes, it is still challenging at times to think in a lighter manner, but knowing that God will not allow my foot to slip (Psalm 121:3) is why it has been easier to discard all of my agonizing thoughts.

You can overcome life’s conflicts and heartaches. Trouble will not last always. You are not a failure. You will not remain in darkness. You are not the product of your mother, your father, your mistakes, or your past. Do not close in. You will make your dreams come to fruition. You will prosper. Allow God to come into your life. You are the product of your decisions.  So, you decide, to change or to remain?

 

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I wrote this blog post on August 4, 2018 and never hit the big blue button: Publish. I can’t remember what I was going through during this time that made me write these words, but I can say, one thing rings true: It really does get better… with change and time.

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Xoxo CHR

“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent and could say, I used everything you gave me.” -E.B.