Darkness and Light

As I was walking back to my apartment from the gym this morning, I came across this leaf. Now to many people (myself included) this would appear to be a normal leaf, but on this crisp morning I felt drawn to take a closer look. There was something special about the light.

Staring at the green leaf before me, I heard within my spirit, "Where there is darkness, there too shall be light." I felt reminded that though we may face difficult times in life (darkness as seen on part of the leaf), God is our light and He is with us and will not let us be overcome.

The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will not overcome it. - John 1:5

What a beautiful reminder of God's love for us. Hold tight that even in the shadows, there is light.

Be open to hearing the Holy Spirit... He speaks to us in many different and mysterious ways, even through a leaf in the shadows. ♥

Find a Way.

If you've never heard of Diana Nyad then you are in for a big surprise. This incredible woman, at the age of 64, on her fifth attempt, swam over 100 miles from Cuba to Florida... nearly 3 days... and without a shark cage. A goal never reached by anyone before. Not only is her athletic feat an inspiration but her sheer drive and determination to never, ever give up is what I find most motivating. Her mantra, "find a way"  is true for each and everyone of us. No matter what you are facing, you must find a way to never give up -- through the pain, through the disappointment, through the hard times, through anything, - a challenging setback, a hard day -- you cannot give up. You have to FIND A WAY.

 

I believe one of the ways I made it through the last four years with my injury was through my determination and perseverance to find a way to have a better quality of life. It was that goal that motivated me each day to never give up and it is that same mentality that keeps me going. My hope for you is that when you face hard times, you remember to look within and somehow find a way to keep going.

 

"All of us suffer heartache. All of us suffer difficulties in our lives. And if you say to yourself 'FIND A WAY' you'll make it through". - Diana Nyad

 

#findaway #nevergiveup