I will rise

I've mentioned before how songs can touch my heart and make me think. I can hear things from people and read the same thoughts on paper in a book, but when I hear the words in a song, I am more touched. I have written before about the tough times that come our way-the dark moments. They can seem very overwhelming. It's so easy to feel as though there is no hope, and it's difficult to remember that I am only seeing a small piece of the puzzle. I am unable to view the whole picture. 

No matter how many trials I go through, I always find myself entertaining the thought that there is no hope. I could be enduring similar stressful situations each and every time trials arise, and the thoughts of never getting out or finding my way back to my "normal" day can be overwhelming. It's nice to be reminded that there is hope out there, but I can't always rely on the words of people, a book, or a song to bring me out of that. I need to remember that I am here on this earth because God has chosen to put me here. I have yet to figure out the reason as to why I am here, but that's not necessarily the point. Throughout this whole process that is my life, I need to remain focused on bringing glory to God's name. When people look at me they need to see Jesus. They need to be able to tell that the joy and love for life that I have is from knowing the love of my Creator. 

Yes I will rise

Out of these ashes rise

From this trouble I have found

And this rubble on the ground

I will rise

Cause He who is in me

Is greater than I will ever be 

And I will rise

Sometimes my heart is on the ground

And hope is nowhere to be found

Love is a figment I once knew

And yet I hold on to what I know is true

Well I keep on coming to this place

That I don't know quite how to face

So I lay down my life in hopes to die

That somehow I might rise

Yes I will rise

Out of these ashes rise

From this trouble I have found

And this rubble on the ground 

I will rise

Cause He who is in me

Is greater than I will ever be

And I will rise

This song, by Shawn McDonald, made me cry the first time I heard it. It's so simple yet the words hold so much truth in them. There are moments, trials, temptations, stressful situations, and any other word you would care to describe those messy times in our life that make us want to escape that cause us to believe that we are in farther than we can handle. The truth that they blind us to is that God has a plan and a purpose for each situation. The times when we feel like we are in too deep and out of control is when we are being refined and shaped into a better person. But, the amazing things is that I won't remain there. I won't remain in the flames forever. The fire will die down, things will get easier, and I will come through it. Because of God's love for me and his desire to see me grow into the beautiful woman that he knows I will be, I will rise out of those moments stronger and more equipped for what is around the corner.