Life can be extremely messed up at times, we all go through those moments in life when it seems that the world has turned its back on us. Pushed us away to be forgotten by the world around us, but what if I told you that your life was created for so much more than the day-to-day hustle and bustle and craziness of this world. What if I told you there was hope for every situation you face. Life is such a precious thing, how we live our lives is directly impacted by what we place our faith and hope in.
"You gave me life and showed me your unfailing love. My life was preserved by your care." - Job 10:12
If we take a step back and look at our lives in replay it wouldn’t take long to find one of those moments that shook us to the core. Looking back on my own life I can pinpoint numerous times in the last few years that turned my world upside down. It’s these moments that we tend to crumble instead of looking toward the one person who can help us through all the crazy ups and downs we face.
The only way for us to get back up when the world knocks us down is to lean into the strength provided by Christ. I heard it said once that it is only when you cling to the promises of God and let His word define who you truly are that you will find the strength to truly live.
"Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life." - Proverbs 4:23
In this crazy life it is so easy to let the lies of the enemy hold us back from the calling God has placed on our lives. It’s easy to believe the lies, but when it comes to believing what our creator says about us, we turn the other way. I wonder what would happen if we as the children of God took a stand against the enemy and began to declare the word of the Lord over our own lives and the lives of those around us.
It is in His strength that we find shelter from the storms of life. It is in Him we find all we will ever want and need. I know from personal experience that with God our lives become so much brighter, and fear and depression have to leave when we call on His name.
I love what David says in Psalms 16,
"You will show me the way of life, granting me the joy of your presence and the pleasures of living with you forever." - Psalms 16:11
Life is full and can be both beautiful and crazy all at once. There is never a dull moment and so much beauty can be found within the craziness and the business that surrounds us. I encourage you to take a few minutes today to think about the craziness of life and just how beautiful life can really be.
Much love friends,
Alianna