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Today I woke up at a good time, feeling refreshed. Little did I know what this day would bring, as I got out of bed to start my day.
Later today, I learned that we are on the brink of World War III. I’ve been very stressed. I messed up at school a lot more that usual, and I’ve been irritable. I started crying over something stupid that I would usually not make much of a fuss over.
I’ve been reflecting on this now, and I’ve realized that there’s something that I haven’t done yet that I should have. I have not prayed today. Not once. This, I realized, was a big mistake. I’ve been stressing so much over things that I cannot control. God can. I bowed my head and prayed.
I’d like to say that this brought instant relief. The truth however, is not that. I don’t feel ultimate relief. What I do feel is a spark of determination. That I will not give up no matter what happens. I will seek the truth. I will follow God. No matter what it takes.
It used to be so hard to keep going. Now that I’ve made the choice to follow Jesus and the Light, I know I can keep going. Life is not hopeless. There is always hope. I know that God loves me. He will guide me.
Don’t lose hope. Keep going.
God’s got this.