Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
When the shadow won't leave
When the battle won't stop
And every breath that you breathe
Takes all that you've got...
I have been strong all my life. I never let anyone see that I am vulnerable, fragile, or soft. I always believed that if I didn’t show up for others, then who would? But deep inside, I longed to be comforted too. I wished that someone would notice when I needed support, that someone would stand beside me when I felt weak.
Whenever I have a bad day or when I struggle, I call to God but rarely speak to anyone about it. I keep my weakness hidden, sharing my burdens only with Him. Lately, my journey through healing has been tough. There were days I could barely take care of myself, times when my genuine smile and laughter felt like distant memories. There were moments when I cried endlessly, kneeling in prayer without even knowing the words to say.
When you wonder if you always gonna feel this way
Hear the LORD of Heaven say:
I will hold you when you're breaking
Like a father and a friend
And I will carry you through darkness
Till we see the sun again
So rest your head and cry your tears
Know that I am with you here
When you can't lift that weight
Believe Me when I say I will
But you know what? God has been so faithful. Even when the people I trusted the most walked away, when those I poured my love into turned their backs, God remained the same. He stayed with me. He comforted me when I couldn't comfort myself. He gave me the strength to accept what I couldn't change and the grace to move forward. And the comfort He gave me? It wasn't just for me—it was also so that I could comfort others who are hurting, just as 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 reminds us. When we feel like healing is far away, God is working. He holds us in our brokenness, just as a loving Father would. He carries us through pain and promises that the sun will shine again. There is an assurance that God sees our suffering and will not leave us in it. He lifts our burdens when they are too heavy to bear, and He strengthens us when we are weary.
I know you're feeling overwhelmed
Before the day even begins
But I can see beyond the now
This is not how your story ends
And when you're at your weakest
Oh I've never been more strong
So let Me be the One you're leaning on...
God sees the bigger picture. Even when I feel like my struggles define me, God knows that this is not where my story ends. He is working in ways I cannot see, bringing purpose to my pain and renewal to my weary heart. When I am at my weakest, He is at His strongest, carrying me when I no longer have the strength to stand. He is strong enough for the both of us.
People often ask me, "How do you handle everything?" or "Do you even have problems?" And when I tell them I do, they look at me in disbelief. Maybe this is the gift God has given me—the ability to endure with joy, to be strong despite my struggles, to hold onto peace even in pain.
I will dry your eyes
I will calm your fears
I will show you how you're beautiful, you're beautiful
I will walk with you on the raging sea
And I will never leave!..
This is God's promise to us. No matter how deep the storm, no matter how overwhelming the waves, He will never leave. He sees our tears, He knows our fears, and He calls us beautiful even when we feel broken. He is the one who walks with us on the raging sea, reminding us that we are not alone.
I have been healing. I still have struggles. I still face problems. But through it all, I have this unshakable confidence and joy, because my God is greater than any of it. He is greater than my circumstances. He is greater than my doubts. He is greater than my regrets.
I am strong not because of who I am, but because of who my God is. He has walked with me through the storm before, and I trust that He will do it again. Every time I call upon His name, He answers. Every time I feel weak, He strengthens me.
So to those who keep asking about my secret to being strong, my answer is this: It is not a secret—it is a reality. I am weak, but the God I serve is strong. He is my source, and because of that, my cup will never run dry. I believe in Him, I trust in His power, and I stand as a witness to His faithfulness.
I am a warrior—not because I am unbreakable, but because I serve a God who is.
My God is alive!
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