Struggles Should Not Deter Us from our Just Purposes/Cause

Never let your situations and what you may be experiencing in life deter you from obtaining the dreams in life that you know are really yours. You are stronger than your circumstances, and with a determined mind, and with a willingness to keep kicking in life whether things are going your way or not.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

As people it is very true that we can only go as far as we may allow for ourselves to go. Getting past the pain of growing and reaching your true potential means that we must embrace change and we must readily continue to take risks to grow.

 Exodus 14:31 

And when the Israelites saw the mighty hand of the Lord displayed against the Egyptians, the people feared the Lord and put their trust in him and in Moses his servant

Go with what is truly in your heart, and remember not to reach for being comfortable and struggle free, reach for struggle, because their is much reward in challenging your mind, as there is no reward for choosing not to use it.

Nahum 1:7The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

"The possibility that we may fail in the struggle 
ought not to deter us from the support of a 
cause we believe to be just."
                                 Abraham Lincoln

                     Lori L

this was a combined effort of mine with Search Quotes.com and my added scriptures to match their inspiration 

Monsters Within

So what does it mean to have a monster within...to be totally without control of thoughts, actions, bodily functions and the like...it's truly scary but something I must face over the next phases of my liver disease but not one I face lightly or without fears. Lately I seem to be falling, stumbling, and meeting the ground in a very ungraceful way. My dizziness, nausea, and fatigue make me weary and sometimes grow faint of heart but I continue to put one foot in front of the other. I am blessed to have Kevin by my side and soon will have Alex back in our home...I am also blessed to have many wonderful friends who surround me throughout this time. We may need to look at starting some fundraisers here soon and hopefully getting in some more writing of plays, books and continuing to leave a living legacy which is my fondest wish. I have been reconciled with some good friends back in Spokane and restored to the fellowship here in Tacoma and I know God has mighty plans for me whether they be here on earth or for His Eternal Glory in Heaven. If You wish to schedule time with me I would love to hear from you so respond to my posts here or on face book, email or text me and I will gladly see what we can accomplish together. As many of you know it is my goal, gift and mission to encourage others so if I can do so for you in a particular way please let me know and I will pray with you, share a meal, or simply enjoy fellowship time with you whenever possible. If you would like to know more about hepatic encephalopathy  then I will post a link and you can view at your own time and choosing...I do want to warn you that it is not pleasant viewing but extremely informative...I continue to thank all of you for your prayers and positive thoughts and let us continue on this journey together so as to bring our Heavenly Father Glory in all we do and say and let us seize the hope together...Carpe Spero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQBXlrb8Xmk