Sometimes we only learn through hardship

How often do we hear what we need to do yet we never seem to get the message or maybe we refuse to listen? Eventually due to hardship or trials that we encounter will we finally grow because we ultimately paid attention and truly listened to those messages?  It is often because of our experiences, good or bad, that we finally see what is needed to possibly receive our fullest desires, our inner peace and even our greatness. 

Maybe you are in the right place emotionally, mentally and spiritually to go to a new level of your awakening.  Where ever you are in life, however, I am here to tell you: “Don’t give up on your dream” because in spite of the difficulties that you may be experiencing, you are actually being prepared to move to new and higher heights.  I want to encourage you not to get down on yourself or become angry because it is during those hardships that we all gain insight and strength.   A good question to ask yourself as you start paying attention to your present situation may be:  “What am I missing and how can I gain clarity in my vision?”  If you are serious about getting to the root of your problem, you will eventually find the right solution and then you just might be pushing yourself forward to a better place and greater awareness.

We usually grow during the difficult times.  That is the time when we become acutely awake and are more willing to learn the valuable lessons that we somehow would not or could not be alert to pay attention to in the past.

How often do we allow our down times let us get caught up in a state of depression and/or a sense of helplessness; then we let self-pity and discouragement take us out! Get a hold of yourself! It is time to believe that you are simply being prepared to receive and experience your new growth.  Just because you are down and out, become strong and believe and know that your best days are in front of you.  Just think!  The enemy would not be working so hard trying to defeat you if you weren’t full of goodness and fabulous new possibilities!  Don’t let the enemy conquer you or run your life.  Stay in faith and trust in God and His Power.  God created you to live an abundant life.  Believe—Trust and continue to have a strong Faith!  When I feel down, I immediately say these words: “When a man’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, even his enemies are in peace with him.”  Proverbs 16:7  Those words enable me to keep my focus and attention on my goals.  It’s time for all of us to learn our lessons so we can start living with our joy. 

 Joan Marie Ambrose -- Author, Creative Writer, Motivational Speaker

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