The Lord is so good that He allows me to be myself. Now I know why oftentimes I have been under great stress. It is because I had been forcing myself to be what I am not: calm when angry, happy when I’m really hurting.
It is true that we must have a sense of self control, but sometimes our weak nature reminds us of our limitations. During those times, I find comfort that there is a Father and a Friend who accepts me and loves me just for who I am.
In those times, I need not pretend that I am strong, for I know that I am not. What I need to do is to admit my weakness and surrender to Him who loves me most.
“What we see will last only a short time, but what we cannot see will last forever.” – 2 Corinthians 4:18
The thing about hope is that it’s a positive force that shines the most when it’s dark. When everything’s going well, we hardly notice it’s there. But when things go against us, when our dreams fade and when we see no immediate reprieve from our troubles, that’s when hope does its best work for us.
"Where Hope Can Be Found"