In the face of adversity, I cower.
In the storm, I hide.
The circumstance, too heavy to bare, I avoid.
In the situation, I turn, I run.
When life hands me lemons, I don’t make lemonade.
When life hands me conflict, I change the subject.
When I’m Below the Line, I set up camp and stay.
When I suffer blow after blow, I kneel, I throw in the towel, I give up.
I am human.
I am weak.
I am torn.
I am nothing.
I am no one.
Yet, I serve a Being that reminds me that in my weakness, He is strong. And, in my better moments, though few and far between, I remember to look at my strife through His strength within. In those moments, I shine.
In the face of adversity, I press forward.
In the storm, I face the wind and the waves.
In the circumstance, I share my burden, and trudge ahead.
In the situation, I’m resolved, I stay, I fight.
When life hands me lemons, I make lemonade.
When life hands me conflict, I seek peace.
When I’m Below the Line, I crawl forcefully back Above.
When I suffer blow after blow, I get back up and turn the other cheek.
I am human.
I am strong.
I am confident.
I matter.
I am someone.
Laziness. Apathy. Indifference. They are the enemy.
Discipline. Abundance. Care. They are the antidote.
Anxiety. Frustration. Anger. They pull me Below the Line.
Peace. Optimism. Teamwork. They pull me back Above.
In the end, life is a series of decisions and choices, when added together, they make a life. We each have our moments of weakness, of despair. That’s ok. But we can’t stay there. We forgive ourselves, we rise up, we depend on Him, we depend on others.
Are you Below the Line today? Rise up.
Are you Anxious, Depressed, Hurt? Breathe deep, Heal.
Are you Not Where You Want to Be? Press forward.
Are you Weak? Be strong.
Do you wonder why you’re here? If your life really even matters at all? It does. You matter. With you humanity survives, even thrives. Without you, an important piece of the beautiful mosaic of life is missing.
Trust. Depend. Have Faith. Be strong.
And live on purpose today.
