I remember a time when all I did was question God on why he allowed life to get so discombobulated. Why did my career end like this? Why am I swimming in depression? Why divorce? Why am I alone? Why am I still alive? Questions came and went with little answers and I continued to live a life I hated.
Fast forward eight years; I’m now in school to become an LPC focusing on addiction. I have a kick ass fiancé who loves and supports me in every way. I’m drug and alcohol free. I have a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food on my table; “My cup runneth over” (Psalm 35: 5). I’m happy…yes, it took years, but I can finally say I’m happy.
Moral of the story is this: Jeremiah 29:11 says: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” I truly believe there is a purpose for everything that happens both on and off this planet. 19 years ago, no one could have made me be believe there was a purpose for mom’s suicide but now we are helping survivors re-embrace life after such events strike their home. If you are currently swimming in despair don’t lose faith, God is aligning your life with your purpose. Lean on those rocks God has put in your place to lift you up through the storm. You too can find happiness again. It might take years but I promise that there is a purpose for it all.
Have faith, cling to hope, pray hard. Be blessed.
SAS 