Words of Encouragement : The Storm Will Not Last Forever

People would always be walking around with smiles on their faces when actually they are carrying a huge burden that only they know. Some are struggling with illnesses, some with money, some with their family and some with themselves with pain they are unable to even put into words. Nevertheless, they wake up, get up and still appear as though everything is alright. This moment can make you feel that you are the only one in the world, and you should probably remember today that you are not alone and that you are more powerful than you might believe. Life is not so easy We are all familiar with that. There are times when you feel you just want to give up, there are times when you silently cry at night, wondering whether things will ever change?. But those tears are not lost, any difficult moment you are enduring is training you in preparation of a great future. Suffering has its ability to make us a better person. You might not feel it at this moment but in future you will realize how far you have come and you will be thankful you never gave up. I recall an occasion during my life, when it was really tough. I had something in my heart, but the actual situation in front of me was the other way. There are times I asked myself, “Is it worth it? Then what must I do to give up trying?” But there was an urgency within me that said, “Never give up.”  I prayed, I cried, I tried my level best even when I was fatigued. Little by little it began to change. It did not turn out to be a situation which would change over night, but gradually, increment by increment, I saw development. What that experience did teach me is that storms do not last forever. Push on, and in due time the sun will shine again. That is why today, I want to talk to that individual who feels like he/she has been beaten by life. Don't you quit. You have endured all your bad days till this moment and that alone is evidence of the fact that you are stronger than any of your problems. There is no season that will last and whatever you are going through, allow things to be. A dark night will pass, and the morn will come. Motivate yourself during the times when no one does it. There may be times when people do not know what you are going through, but you should be your own cheerleader. Remind yourself, you will not give up. Although your steps may be baby steps, take them. A little bit in a day is nevertheless improvement The other thing I would like you to know is that asking for help is okay. You are not supposed to keep all your burdens. Talk to a close friend, pray about it or talk to someone who cares. It can be a relief to talk. You are entitled to support, you are entitled to love. But do you realize that though you are reading this now with tears in your eyes you are doing well? You are striving hard You might not notice the results yet but then there is no pain in vain. God has not ignored you. Days that are better will come just continue to believe, work and have faith. To those who share the silent struggles I applaud you. More powerful than you think You are not as shy as imaginable Never give up on smiling but never hesitate to say that you are suffering. Coming to reality, and getting at truth starts with healing. And don't forget your story is not finished yet. That might seem the end but it is just the start of something bigger. Things will not always be as tough. You will share your story one day and your testimony will encourage another person not to quit. You are loved And thou shalt make it