strength – Glimpse of Lin

Have you ever hoped for new and fresh beginnings? I’m pretty sure it’s normal for all of us to seek that at one point or another. We begin to get frustrated with our monotonous life and start to seek new hobbies, new direction, new jobs, sometimes even new friends.

As humans we desire fulfillment but when we get tired in life, fulfillment seems so far away. In my journey with God I’ve realized that when God refreshes me in one way shape or form, my hope increases greater than the last time.

One of the tattoos I have on my arm is that of an eagles wing, as a reminder of Isaiah 40:31, “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Even in moments when I feel like giving up and run away from responsibilities and my loved ones, I get reminded that God has given greater hope for my life than anyone or anything can ever give me.

We are 15 days into 2023 and I’m not sure how you’re feeling right now but I pray that as you stumbled upon this, that you get reminded that God is by your side, He has not forgotten you and wants you to be refreshed. The best way I always find that hope and refreshment is being in the moment with God through reading the Bible and being in prayer. Don’t give up so early in the year, don’t give up at all, look to God and see that He will send that refreshment you’ve been looking for. ‭

What do you do when you are carrying so much on your shoulders and begin to break? I’ve reached this moment many times and every single time I can’t help but look to God for strength. He did not intend for you or me to carry everything by ourselves but if you’re anything like me, sometimes pride and shame take over and you continue to carry your issues, your family’s issues, your friend’s issues and it becomes overwhelming.

Maybe you don’t believe in God, so what is your outlet? If we are not careful with all the things we carry, we can hide the pain but only for so long before our body physically begins to feel the anguish. Our mental health declines, our character is affected, and our view of life starts to get skewed.

I just want you to know that it’s ok to take a break. It’s ok to take a day or two off and just sit, cry, sleep, go for a nice hike, go for a walk somewhere, and BREATHE. Don’t take everything upon yourself and keep going in life like that, there are people who are close to you that want to listen even if that’s all they do. There’s no easy and quick fix for the issues we deal in life, but God can provide strength and peace.

Don’t give up and don’t do it all alone, we are meant for community and meant to encourage one another.

There are so many things I have tried to do in life. I have accomplished little goals in life that I haven’t shared with anyone just because I like to keep those accomplishments to myself. I am not one to post and share to the whole world everything that I’m doing every minute of my life, although it does get tempting to do so, I hold back.

The biggest journey I have been vocal about has been my weight loss journey which is still going on but it has been up and down for the past few months. I haven’t given up but I also haven’t pushed myself like I have in the past, so I started to take on this journey on a more quiet pace.

I put 2020 in the backburner already and now I am just pondering what I have done these past two months of this year and I can be completely honest and tell you that I am not satisfied. There are so many things I have let slide and have stopped committing myself to but I’m glad I’m catching this now. I’m starting a quiet journey, I’m getting back up and moving slowly.

This quiet journey I am now taking is personal, it is a journey that will challenge me mentally, physically and spiritually. There are many things that God has placed in my heart to do and I am keeping God as my priority. My quiet journey will require a lot of time in prayer to make sure I stay on track. Once I am ready, you will know what this quiet journey was about.

Don’t be discouraged if these past two months have been a drag for you as well, don’t get upset if the goals and resolutions you set up for yourself haven’t gone the way you intended, instead keep going and if you must, do so quietly. Focus on what God has for your life without being vocal to everyone in your life, do this for you and for God. You got this.

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