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When Everything Goes Down, Look Up

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When Everything Goes Down, Look Up
Carley Harris

We have all been there. Broken relationships/friendships, lost loves, terrible days. This life we live isn't always perfect, or anywhere near it. When we are lost in this world of hurt and pain, there is only one place to look; up. Up towards the One who made this life and everything that is happening for a reason. Sometimes it can be hard to remember that we are not god and we can't control as much as we think we can. We can't always fix the brokenness or the hurt that it causes. It can sometimes be hard for us as humans and imperfect people to realize how small our problems are compared to Him. Do we not remember that the smallest problem God has ever had was naming the animals? We sometimes forget that our life doesn't have to be perfect all the time. Sometimes, friendships fail and you lose the person that meant the most to you. Sometimes, relationships break and we can't put them back together. Other times, we just don't know what to do. It can be as simple as not having a good parking spot, or someone not talking to you. Whatever it is; stop. Stop where you are and drop what you are fighting with and let it go and let God. Let Him mend the hurt and heal the pain. When we lose our best friend or the job we had for years, we can literally walk away from it and breathe. I think sometimes we forget that. We forget that the God of the universe is waiting at the door ready to open it; all we have to do is knock. This is the part of life that sucks. Spoiler alert: there's a happy ending. When everything is spiraling down; look up. We need to take a break from this hectic, hurtful, and hateful life and look to the One who is waiting for us to come to Him.

"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me.John 14:1"

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