If you're a new freshman, a junior in high school, a 45-year-old woman, or any kind of human, actually, this article is for you. Life doesn't seem fair sometimes...most of the time. It throws us curveballs all the time, and it makes us question our worth as human beings. Sometimes, things just hit us out of nowhere when we are least expecting it, and it turns our world upside down. Our lives are constantly changing. So, in a world where things change so often and so rapidly, how can we have peace?

I wish I could fill this article with wisdom and inspiration and send you on your way. I wish I could help you pick up your pieces. I wish I knew all the answers to your questions. But the truth is, I am only human, and I can only do so much. I can, however, tell you how great our God is.

You may be down, but you're not out. Do you know who is fighting for you? Do you understand the strength and the power of your father in Heaven?

When you look into the mirror and see someone who is less than perfect, God looks at you and calls you worthy of his love and grace.

When your circumstances look hopeless from your point of view, God sees a light at the end of the tunnel.

When you are surrounded by negativity, God radiates his love.

We sometimes get wrapped up in our lives and think that God has left us. The thing about God, though, is that he has never left us! His presence and his love is always there. See, God is closer than our thoughts. He is closer than our very breath. The common thought is that we must act (sing, pray, etc.), and then God's presence and love comes. That is not true. God's presence and love was there before we did anything, because we cannot earn unconditional love. We can either choose to accept his love, or not to. Regardless, he still chooses to love us!

What I'm saying is that sometimes, in the midst of our mess, we choose not to be in God's presence. Yes, it's hard to remember his goodness while we are facing pain, but take heart, because God will not lead you into a fire and leave you there to burn. God will lead you through the flames and you will come out refined! He calls you his child.

This is why I am joyful and even at peace when things take a wrong turn. Sure, my human reaction says otherwise, but that's because I'm a human. I have to remind myself of God's goodness. That's what gets me through. I remember God's promises.

If you are facing a rough time, I encourage you to remind yourself of who God is, who God has called you, and his promises.

God's grace is abundant, and he will never leave you hanging. Have faith, and trust in him.

Have a great week!