Uncommon Legend

Life is complicated, and we have our burdens to bear. However, as I’ve said in my podcast episodes, pain is necessary. No one should have to go through painful situations, but they serve a purpose. The past few months of my life have been anything but easy. I have been angry, and I’ve cried. I’ve wanted to quit. I even wanted to give up my dreams. However, I believe that it led me to where I am now, confident.

Often, we can go through difficult seasons and wrestle with thoughts and ideas that bring us sorrow. But on the other side of suffering is success. Recently I’ve had a lot happen in my life in which I had to be “The bigger man.” But I was able to do it with confidence. In the past, I would not have been confrontational about certain things. If there were a peaceful way to resolve something without my input, I would take it. However, that’s no longer good enough. Instead of people looking out for me, I now protect others. Whether it is family, friends, or foes, I have felt more empowered to do what I know is right. Making decisions that could hurt someone’s feelings is not something I enjoy doing, but I do not want someone to be hurt because of my fear of stepping out in faith.

We all have opportunities to grow in life, and my seasons of growth come from stress and uncertainty. I believe there are two choices you can make when met with these circumstances: Run toward them or run from them. In the past, I would have chosen the latter. However, since I am no longer a child, I chose to run towards my problem. I decided to wrestle with God, my current responsibilities, and future opportunities. I think more is on the horizon, and I believe it is in the crucible where I am trained and equipped to handle what is next.

My last thought for you is this, are you quitting on yourself, or are you willing to stay in the fight of your life? Like the old adage, “No guts, no glory!”