Prove It To Yourself

As you struggle through trials and hardships you may have the tendency to worry too much about what other people think. I have wanted so badly for people to accept me for who I am now and not the man that I was. This struggle can be very draining. I believe it is a noble desire to show others that you are a different person, especially those you have hurt. But when it comes down to it, the one you need to prove it to the most is YOU. True happiness and peace comes when you can view yourself as a new person, loved by God, who has forgiven himself. I struggle with this still as the challenges of life and my situation are still affecting my life. I still have days where I beat myself up over my past. My future is bright yes, but my past can still come back and haunt me. This is why my acceptance of myself for who I am is so important.

No one besides yourself and God know your true desires and where you heart is. Other people cannot control or decide for you how you should feel or who you are as a person. Yes, there are things I need to prove to people in my life. I accept the challenge. But I cannot let that overwhelm me. I have learned through this experience that EVERYONE is struggling with something. Big or small, heavy or light. We ALL have struggles, addictions, trials, etc. It is important for us to not pass judgement, lend a helping hand, and try and lift others. But in order to do that as effectively as possible, we need to be comfortable in our skin and know that we are good people.

Prove it to yourself first. Be the best YOU that you can be and your outlook on life will be brighter and more hopeful. As you do that, you will better be able to serve others. Block out the negativity. Do not let others tear you down. Some people won't believe you or trust you. Some people may feel the need to try and make things harder for you. Keep your head up and press forward with confidence in YOURSELF. God believes in you and will assist you.