A Time For Despair

 Jeremiah 29:11- "For I know the plans that I have for you says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a hope and a future." 

There is a saying that says, there is a season to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance. I find this to be so true to life in general. There are times that are harder than others and there are days when all I want to do is rejoice in our Lord. The funny thing is that lately, I have been in a time of despair. I think that people see being in despair as a negative thing but I think that it can be positive if you let it.You see, no matter what brokenness you are going though, or how heavy your heart is, God's love for you is endless. Being in a time of despair can look differently for each individual. But for me, it has allowed me to weep and it has also allowed me to grow. The older I get, and the more sadness in the world that I have witnessed and experienced, I see that I am in this season of despair for a reason. No matter how hurt I feel, how broken my heart seems to be, or no matter how much I beg God for healing, I can see His grace through it. I have learned that to welcome the trials that life offers you you must accept it, and once you can do that, you can let them go. Once you practice this, I promise it can be a wonderful feeling. Life can be full of scary things. Change, death, doubts of God's existence, and so much more. Despair is something that will allow you to grow if you let it. There is always light within brokenness. There have been several moments in my life where I think to myself, "man, things couldn't get worse than they are right now." Funny thing is, so many times it does get worse! Isn't that just how life works though? Life is full of funny, sad, beautiful, dreadful moments and all of these moments are meant to be remembered. I think they are supposed to be remembered because from each one, there is a beautiful lesson to be learned from it. What a life we get to live. Keep on keeping on my friends. It will be worth it in the end. 

Enjoy it, 
Maggie