Published Again: Being Strong and Courageous

God is so good! He has yet allowed me to be published on Fr. Anthony's website. What a blessing! http://franthony.com/2014/03/are-you-strong-and-courageous/

This time, I write about a specific Bible verse and how it can motivate us to stay hopeful when times are tough. This is very important for all of us - even if you are not religious. The verse in the Bible tells us that we are not alone; God is always with us. You do not need to rely on yourself because God is with you and He will help you.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed? Tired? Frustrated? Angry? Hopeless? Sad? Stressed? I am sure these feelings are not strangers to most of us, if not all. Well, this post is about how to maintain hope, even in the toughest times. It is about staying hopeful and realizing that you are not alone in whatever you may do. It is about realizing that sometimes, we need to take time to breathe. Take time to know that you are not alone, that God is there for you. Pray and ask others, God first, to help you.

Lastly, stay hopeful. Tings always seem tough, but they get easier. Life will always throw challenges at you. But know that you are strong enough to get through this. YOU WILL SUCCEED. You will be stronger than this obstacle. And at the end of the experience, you will see that it made you stronger, wiser, and braver. And then you will see that you were never really alone - God, and those who love you, were always there. You just need to stay strong and courageous.

So, please take a look at this post and leave a comment here and there if you can! Thank you all for your love and support. Your kindness has kept me strong!

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