Face it, don't Fear it.

Have you ever been in a storm? Winds blowing, rain pouring, lightening striking? Its scary, huh? Especially if your alone. I hate storms and the fact of being alone during one. Recently, I have been battling a personal battle, a storm in my own life. Im not here to complain about the storm one bit, but rather to thank the Lord for it. Even though its tough, and some days I think I may never make it to the next, at the end of the day I can still thank him for it. I am only 16, but in my opinion I have learned so much already. Some I have learned from others or my mentors, but most I have learned through my own personal experiences. Storms in my life are what have made me who I am.

SO, with that being said I want to encourage you with this: (Btw, I have to remind myself these things too, because I tend to forget sometimes) Face your storms head on. Hold your head high and keep in the back of your mind that most likely God is teaching you something through this, and chiseling you into a better person, someone more like HIM. I encourage you to find someone who can walk with you through your storms and remind you that everything is gonna be okay. That in itself, has helped me so so so much. I have been truly blessed with two woman who hold me accountable and help me through so much. I dont know what I would do without my Mom, and Mandy (My momma #2). These ladies are inspirational, godly woman who truly show God's love towards others.I love them unconditionally and can never thank God enough for them. Also, your friends who can hold you accountable are amazing as well. I have three awesome friends, Beth, Erin and Abby! Love them so much and the best part about them is that being closer to the same age we sometimes face the same storms and can walk with each other through them, fighting the same fight. Lastly, I want to remind you this: Your BEST FRIEND through a storm in the Lord. You can always rest and find peace in him. Your going to think you can't, but you can. I promise you it is there, and always is.. Hold you head up, look to the Lord, and rest in him. Storms come and go, just remember they are shaping us into people more like him. And I don't know about you, but I want with my whole heart and soul to be more and more like him everyday. LOVE YOU!