The Beauty in Struggles

The world has a major issue in the way it works. The world looks at the big picture, but forgets the tiny details. They take it all in in a massive quantity, but forget to pay attention to the small details.

This week has been full of ups and downs. I have been stressed, strained, beaten, and just wore out. As I began to take in all of this week in reflection, I stopped myself and began to think about each small detail. I began to think about how although this world seemed to be difficult, the smaller things about those details turned out to be beautiful.

With death comes renewal. My Granny (grandmother) passed away this week. I truly miss her, and will continue to miss her. Although this time is seen as a time of struggle, I can’t help to think of the blessings that come from it. Through this my father and his father are having a chance to communicate more frequently. They get to reconnect in a time of struggle for the whole family. The way that the church family that I am so blessed to have responded in a time of need was an amazing moment. The friends and family who took time out of their days to offer prayer for my family gave encouragement. My best friends in the whole world reaching out to me through phone call in a moment where I thought I was okay, but needed to hear their voices. Although, this event caused much grief and mourning to taking place in my life and in my family, it is very difficult to look out at the blessings that have come from such a hard time.

If you are living a life that seems to be a huge struggle, or just taking too much in and seem to be sinking, take a moment and look for the blessings that God has put in your life. I know this seems like the typical Christian phrase to use, but I can account for the amazement that will come when you start to see the hand of God in the moments of hopelessness.

We will miss you Granny, and I cannot wait to see you in Glory one day!