I recently received a card that moved me to tears.
"Your strength may surprise you. You've been through so much lately, and I know it has taken a lot out of you. At times, it must seem like things will never be normal again. But I know you'll handle it, because you are one of the strongest, most resilient people I've ever known. And anytime in the days and weeks ahead that you need someone to remind you just how wonderful you are, I am here. I wish you strength and peace in the days ahead."
It is so completely humbling that someone feels that way about me. This person gave me the courage to face that day. Their simple act of kindness made a difference in my world. I am so humbled by their words.
You know what is even more humbling? That God feels that way about me. That He loves me despite the fact that I fail Him daily. How AWESOME is that? It is because of Him that I am able to be strong, it is because of His love that I am resilient. And it is because of His people that I am surrounded by love and encouraged with words that are so humbling they make me cry.
Always remember, if you are questioning if you have strength, YOU DO. If you question if God is real, HE IS. We all have gifts to offer this world, things that are good and right and true. No one else can make a difference like you can, LIKE YOU ALREADY ARE.
Today I will not hide my scars because they are proof that my God heals and that through Him I have the strength to face anything.
