Some days I get discouraged. I know the Lord is my Joy and I know that He has overcome this world. I forget when things are good and easy that there are hard times too. I know that the hard times trigger growth and learning, but some days I wish that I could grow without them. I wish I didn't have to feel hurt and wish that others wouldn't hurt either. I wish that everything would just make sense already. I wish that I was patient and that I didn't have to be reminded all the time to be patient. I do not doubt that God is faithful always because I know He is. He has proved to me time and time again that He will never leave me or forsake me. I know that God is Joy and Love and everything good. I see hurt that I've caused others or hurt that I've inflicted on myself due to having ridiculous expectations or being selfish and I get discouraged. God thank you for hard days. Thank you for not letting me live complacently and for making me grow into the woman You created me to be. God I am weak, but in my weakness You are strong. Remind me that it's okay to be weak....Father I fall into Your arms and long for Your embrace. Silent my anxious heart. I love you Lord.