Stop and Smell the Roses

Rachel Ruth 

Struggles in life are inevitable. These past few days I’ve been wrestling with fears and doubts about my future and where I’m heading.

It’s easy for fears and doubts to deflate your morale and trigger a downward spiral of worst case scenario thoughts, what if clauses and the most haunting of all, worry—but a woman of noble character doesn’t allow herself to be defined by her struggles, she pushes onward and rises above.

Yes, we are human—incapable of having it together all the time—there will be bad days, good days and even better days, but the best news is that God knows that! Which is why he promised to take care of us.

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

Today I woke up feeling better than a few days ago, but not 100 percent myself. There is still residue in my heart from the struggles I’ve recently encountered, but I choose to rise above and place my trust in God.

Spring Flowers

I was made aware of God’s love in the spring flowers I saw today. Not only did the corners of my mouth lift to conjure up a smile, but I was also reminded of this verse, “And why do you worry…See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.” (Matthew 6:28)

Sometimes all it takes to escape your struggles is being aware of God’s presence in the beauty surrounding you.

Take time to stop and smell the roses.