Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Staying Strong Behind Closed Doors


It’s one thing to be strong in front of others, but to have strength when no one can see you is another thing. It’s that little pea within your belly that tells you to keep going when all you want to do is give up. You get angry. Tired. And somehow the world is against you.

But then you realize how others count on you to lead with strength. Though it may not be easy—it’s the only choice. Everything you are wants to protect the ones you love. Control what you can and let go what you can’t you say to yourself.

Rise and seize the day. Hold it in your hands and know you have the power within. Do great things because that’s who you are and not what they want you to be. The world is not your audience. God is. 

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