Joy & Struggle
Joy and struggle can exist in the same story. It’s true. It’s real life. It’s why I sometimes post the bad right along with the good. Because the truth is, only posting the good makes people who know Jesus and still struggle feel like something is wrong with them. There’s nothing wrong with you. Or with me. Jesus never promised us a life free of struggle. He promised us His presence. He promised us His peace. And if I’m being transparent? I’m struggling. Like in a major way. I’ve been dealing with some pretty heavy things. Things completely out of my control. Things that have shattered my heart. Things I don’t know how to process. My health? Not great. My depression? Also not great. And Christmas? It was awful. Not everything is picture perfect over here. Far from it. And there are days I feel like I’m drowning. I need help. There’s no shame in that. Hear me again... There. Is. NO. Shame. In. Needing. Help. But you want to know something else? None of that changes who Jesus is. None
