Things I've Learned Lately

• Stressing and complaining doesn't change anything.  Hard work and dedication does.
• God really does answer prayers.
• God really does yearn to have a personal relationship with me.
• I can find freedom from anxiety when I pray for others.
• Struggles and pain make smiles and laughter so much sweeter.
• I have the best sister a girl could possibly ask for.
• People can surprise you (in good and bad ways)!
• Sometimes it's okay to be selfish.
• I'm happiest when I'm in the company of an encouraging person.
• That this current season in my life has caused me to rediscover Christ and genuinely seek a relationship with Him.  Wow...talk about a transformation!  Every second of pain or hurt has been worth this realization.
• Any amount of future happiness that pulled me away from this relationship with Christ, would not be worth it.  I would rather be struggling and seeking Him, than happy and thinking I can make it without Him (because how meaningful is that?).
• Simple acts of kindness can make an exponential difference in someone's day.
• People will let you down.
• Every day is a new day; a new chance to get it right.
• God is so gracious to me.