Everyone knows that life isn't easy. Anything can happen at anytime, and curveballs will come your way when you least expect them. Even though life can be hard and you may not always feels strong, you are tougher than whatever life throws at you.

If you are like me, whenever life throws something my way that is difficult to get through or understand, I feel like I have to stay strong for the ones around me. I don't want to break down and let people know that I am not okay, but I think it is important to understand that it is okay to not be okay. It's okay to cry, breakdown, and to be upset and angry at the situation you are in.

Even though it's okay to breakdown and be upset, it is even more important to understand that you can get back up from where life has knocked you down. You are stronger than any situation you find yourself in. Even more importantly, God has your back. Exodus 33:14 says, "My presence will go with you, and I will give you rest."

No matter where life takes you, the Lord will go with you. He will always be there to give you peace, rest, and hope. Through him you have strength and that strength makes you stronger than anything you come up against. The next time life has you down, I encourage you to just step away and have some time with the Lord. Let him remind you of the strength he gives you and sit in his presence and peace.

Just remember, you are tougher than anything life throws your way. Now go kick life's butt.