Through my walk with God, I've learned a lot. Some lessons were beautifully revealed while some have come through painful experience. A lesson that took time to understand is God's goodness when things aren't so good.

This week I was faced with an uncomfortable decision that really required me letting go of my wants and security and entering into a vulnerable area where I had to fully rely on Him. As if I wasn't already uncomfortable enough, I woke up this morning to a full on physical battle. A migraine, aching body and queasy stomach making me feel anything but strong and capable.

While I type this on my phone because I'm laying in bed with a heating pad and can't seem to make it across the room to my laptop, I'm excited. Though my room may seem like it's spinning and I want my mom's chicken noodle soup more than anything right now, I've learned that any time the enemy tries to attack it's because something great is around the corner.

Every leap of faith we take is followed with some type of blow. The devil will often try to make your circumstance as unfavorable and uncomfortable as possible, making you feel as though that leap caused you to fall flat on your face. Whether that's attacking you physically, emotionally or relationally, he tries everything in his power to make you want to retreat and run away from the good ahead.

But God, being stronger and more mysterious than we can even begin to imagine, takes that uncomfortable feeling and creates a new strength and boldness through it.

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have trouble. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33

Any scheme or plan the devil implements in your path God always uses for good, ALWAYS. Whatever you're going though or feeling today know that God sees your struggle, and he also sees how that struggle is going to turn into success. Keep heart.

"For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith." 1 John 5:4

So while my head is pounding and face is as white as ghost I'm still smiling. I smile because I know that God's promises are made new each morning and this little uncomfortable feeling is not even remotely close to the overwhelming amount of joy that lies ahead.

"Thank you Lord, for bringing me to this place. For teaching me to rely on you in every situation with everything I have. Thank you for today, and help to make the best out of every minute. Watch over my body and guard my thoughts. Help me to be joyful and gracious for all you have done and will do for me. Amen."