God is your (I am.) There will always be enough exceedingly abundantly enough to meet every need. Face every problem. Walk through every difficulty, stand through every trial. Overcome every struggle. The (I am) is your source, confidence, and your victory. -Roy Lessin
I am one of the most outgoing teenagers that you would ever meet, and I can say that with pride. I'm one of those types who can walk up to anyone, start talking to them about anything. The one topic I’ve always had a passion for discussing with individuals is my faith in Christ. I learned that God gave me the gifts of being outgoing and being able to speak in public fairly well. He also gave me the gift of learning how to overcome struggles, and to in return honor Him for learning how to recover. I am determined to become a well educated individual and I am willing to surrender whatever is necessary to one day find serenity for any struggles within everyday life.
I found that the only way I could cope with my dad’s alcoholism was to try and gain control of my own life. I knew the only way to escape the chaos that my parents had placed in my life I was through good grades, staying involved in activities, and succeeding in school. Attending Church, my Ala-teen meetings, and Celebrate Recovery program, which is called Life Hurts, God Heals which is offered at the church I attend, Southland Christian Church. I knew that my parents could not tell me what decisions I should make for my life, since they didn't know how to deal with their own lives. My mother was not there, she has borderline personality disorder and my father was usually dysfunctional, because of his addiction to alcohol. Which led me to control and determine my life.
Through all the programs I have attended, I learned that God allows things to occur within our lives, for no other reason than to make us stronger for Him & His kingdom. He will only give us things that He KNOWS we can handle! I grasp onto the fact that, even when God seems distant at times, I have to keep in mind that He is ALWAYS there to comfort me throughout life. Every day is a new day, and I have to be willing to surrender everything. Turning over all my hopes, worries, and junk in general over to God, I became a success story for His glory, not my own. Because I know that Jesus Christ is my savior and he will live forever. Why try and do it myself and continue to fail, every step of the way? That's the definition of insanity, continuing to do something with the same results.
I knew all I needed to do was to “Let Go and Let God,” and He will take care of everything, even the hurts and pains I experience within this life. A dream of mine is becoming a teacher. I’ve always been eager to use knowledge as well as my personal experiences to help others who might be going through something similar to my situation. I’ve had a tough time during the beginning of high school, but I learned how to overcome struggles by leaning on God. “Letting go” of the pain that I had been carrying around, and giving it over to God to handle instead. This is my method of coping with my past. With God by my side, I can survive anything. Especially when you remember that there's a reason for everything, which is what I say about every aspect of my life. Even though I don't always know what the reason is yet. I know I will one day learn, and in the meantime I can help others through the experiences I have overcame. God allows circumstances to prepare me for what might present itself in the future.
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