I’m genuinely grateful God sat me down and allowed me to go through certain things that forced me to slow down, reflect, and grow. Some seasons humbled me, some broke me open, and some taught me lessons I didn’t even realize I needed. But through it all, I became more intentional, more discerning, and more at peace with who I am.
Este año me hizo mirar la vida con otros ojos. Mi salud mental fue puesta a prueba como nunca antes. Mi comprensión del amor, la amistad y la familia cambió profundamente, y no creo que vuelva a ser la misma después de todo lo vivido.
But beyond all the achievements, I pray that you are okay. That you are happy, safe, loved, held and surrounded by people who pour into you as much as you pour into everyone else. I pray that life is gentle with you.
No matter what happens, l'll be okay.
The world has ended for me many times before, and somehow it always begins again. Some things are unfortunate.
Some are unnecessary. Some are exhausting. But life goes on, and every time it does, I'm reminded that I'm indestructible.
I heard someone say, satan got adam and eve to fix their eyes on one tree when god had already given them an entire garden, think about that. The enemy didn't have to convince them that they had nothing. He just had to make them forget everything that they already had. And he still, till this day, uses the same strategy. He gets us to focus on relationships we don't have, the job that we don't have, the opportunity we don't have, the healing we haven't seen yet. Meanwhile, we are blind to the countless prayers god has already answered. Gratitude isn't pretending you don't want more, it's refusing to let what you don't have make you forget the goodness of god that's already surrounding you.
Elijah was a mighty prophet of God, but even he reached a place where the weight of everything became too much. In 1 Kings 19:4, he poured out his heart to the Lord and said, “I have had enough, Lord.” Exhausted, discouraged, and overwhelmed, he no longer wanted to keep going. God didn’t shame him for being tired or condemn him for a weak moment. He met him in his exhaustion, let him rest, provided what he needed, strengthened him, and reminded him that his story was not finished. Be real with God. You don’t have to pretend you’re strong when you’re hurting. Tell Him when you’re tired, disappointed, or when life feels too heavy to carry. God can handle the truth of your heart. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is admit, “Lord, I’m tired. I need You.” Just as He met Elijah in his lowest moment, trust that God can meet you there, restore your strength, and help you keep going.
to all my girls chasing a new chapter, be gentle with yourself. what's meant for you will always find you, so trust the process and give yourself grace. you got this! 💕💕