I always wondered why is that we are always open to complaining but remaining in situations that makes us unhappy and limits our ability to operate as our best self. “We are the greatest thing that will ever happen to us. Believe it, it makes life much easier” -Melody Beattie, one of the reasons I have learned from my own experience was that I settled because it was easier to complain without making the necessary changes.  The truth is we do not spend enough time appreciating ourselves and loving all that we already have, instead we are busy pointing out what we consider to be our flaws and things we do not have.  What we think is what we believe about ourselves if it is too hard to make a change then what we are simply saying is that we do not deserve better, that we are not worth the challenge. We should believe none of what we hear, half of what we see, and none of the self-defeating tales we tell ourselves. Everything we experience is our life is not defining to our worth and what we deserve, it is simply a chapter in our life that requires tests to move on to the next level. Where there is life there is always something new to learn and challenges to face and overcome, the strength we need to succeed in everything we face is on the other side of fear.

There are a lot of times in life where I believe we all do not give ourselves enough credit we get so caught up in comparing ourselves to others without feeling inspired instead we compare and talk down to ourselves. The people we idolize and compare ourselves do not possess any supernatural powers that we lack, they made a choice to tap into faith. When you believe that God’s love is greater than your fear, you develop a sense of confidence that you are capable and more than deserving of living a whole life filled with love and prosperity, but you must choose to create it. Prayer without work is dead, and prayer without faith is an act of asking in vain, you must pray with expectation that God is going to provide what is best for us and remove what is not, our duty is to worry about nothing and enjoy the journey. Trust the process by being open to all things and be attached to nothing, allow yourselves to be used to move touch and inspire someone to recognize their strength to get started. There is a saying that goes you never forget where you are coming from remain humble and never be to high up you forget to share just what it took to get where you are.

Everyone can admire your success, but people will appreciate your journey your openness to share the ups, the middle, and the lows, life is always happening the question is are you ready to ride through the storms for what you deserve.  In God’s grand design he took time to create each and everyone of us from his image and shelters us with his love and protection, and if God is for us then who and what can stand against us? no one. The next time you find yourself questioning your ability to change what you do not like in your life look in the mirror and appreciate that God made you unique and you have something to offer. Feeling fear is normal but acting through that is key you will find out just what you were missing was already within, set your sights only on what you desire and be open to all the bumps and road blocks that will come  your way know that they are just a part  of the stair case to success.  Climb them proud with your heads held high, your faith, and focus the race is not only for the swift but who can endure, it is hard to win, and it is hard to lose you decide what challenge you want to take on.