Stand

You know, I have heard over and over again how strong I am. People tell me that they do not know how I keep going with all the hardships that surround me on a day-to-day basis. Well I get my strength from the Lord, but also I have had great examples of strength around me. The women in my family are amazing to say the least. These women have seen a lot of downs, and as I have grown up, I have always seen them just push on. They have taught me that I could sit around and feel bad for myself, or I could take the life I have been given and live it the best that I can. I do not know what I would do without the family that I have. Oh actually I do know what I would do, I will have a pity party and feel bad for myself, but instead I have to keep pushing on, just like they did/do.

I can do something great with my life. I am not feeling sad or upset with my life. I am being realistic. I am accepting what has taken place, and trying to figure out what to do next. I know that I will do great things, because I have the desire to help those around me. I have a love for those around me, and to help in anyway that I can. With that, I know God has great things in store for me. So, I am not sad. I am thankful for the plan God has for me, because I know it is a great one. I feel like a lot of readers feel like I am constantly down. I am actually not. I do have sad moments, but who doesn't? Life is not easy, but I never expected it to be. I know that I have a God that takes care of me. 

I know I posted lyrics to a song last post, but I am going to do it again. I have felt like this is my song forever. I get sad, hit my knees, then I learn to stand (With God's help, of course). The battle I have been given has made me who I am, and I am thankful that God chose me to live it. He only gives you as much as you can handle, and I feel like God knew I would be strong enough to live it. That seems like a compliment to me ;)

"Stand" by Rascal Flatts

You feel like a candle in a hurricane

Just like a picture with a broken frame

Alone and helpless

Like you've lost your fight

But you'll be alright, you'll be alright

Cause when push comes to shove

You taste what you're made of

You might bend, till you break

Cause its all you can take

On your knees you look up

Decide you've had enough

You get mad you get strong

Wipe your hands shake it off

Then you Stand, Then you stand

Life's like a novel

With the end ripped out

The edge of a canyon

With only one way down

Take what you're given before its gone

Start holding on, keep holding on

Cause when push comes to shove

You taste what you're made of

You might bend till you break

Cause it's all you can take

On your knees you look up

Decide you've had enough

You get mad, you get strong

Wipe your hands, shake it off

Then you stand, then you stand

Every time you get up

And get back in the race

One more small piece of you

Starts to fall into place

So basically I wanted to add this picture, because it cracked me up. I do not know why I found it so funny, but I did. Hope it gives you a good laugh :)