Despair Is Not My FutureSample

In a song written by Blessing Offer, his voice cries out “there will be brighter days!” Please pin that message somewhere on your heart: There WILL be brighter days. Hold on. There is someone reading this who may even think the world would be better off without you. No, it is not.

You were uniquely designed. “God knew the number of hairs on your head before you were born. He knit you together in your mother’s womb. You are fearfully and wonderfully made.”

Do not take my word for it, check out Psalms 139 which speaks this out, especially verse 10. Even there your hand will guide me; your right hand will hold me fast. Even there no matter where “the there” is located, God is with you. He is for you.

Please do not mistake this with some fluffy platitudes that are intended to instantly make you feel warm and fuzzy on the inside. It can still feel painful and dark and hopeless,

BUT

you are not alone. There is hope. There is always hope. If you are rolling your eyes right now, please know that I am a living example of hope, of healing, of restoration, of renewal. There were occasions on this journey I did not even want to be on this earth. I thought that would be an easy way out. It is not.

To add context, as mentioned previously it was not a “poof, I am magically healed.” My healing required professional counselling. It is okay to ask for help, and I will be the first to help erase the stigma. I believe it is more admirable to ask for help than to pretend like everything is okay.

As time has passed, and I mean by decades, I am living a beautiful dream. This dream would have been dashed if I exited the stage door and left too soon, if I thought the world was better off without me.

Get back ON that stage!

If you are currently buried under blanket and pillows hiding in bed, that’s okay. We will start with a pajama-dance party.

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