Sprinkles of Miracles

Walking through a year is tough.

I must say, the walk is a long one.

It is a journey full of unknowns.

But we made it this far and are almost at the end of the road,

With all the struggles,

All the obstacles,

The moments we almost gave up,

The seasons we endured,

Even the beautiful moments we hoped lasted a little longer

And promised ourselves we will cherish forever.

Not everyone had the opportunity

To make it this far. But, we did.

I've had my share of tough.

One could say my year started rough.

I didn't have any time to prepare,

I walked right in with anxiety and fear.

It felt like they both directed the course of my life

And lived rent-free in my mind.

The last five months have been the longest journey of my life

They felt like a lifetime.

I laid on my bed to a great extent

That I hated my room and longed for a change of environment.

On my bed, I fought mental battles,

I spiritually wrestled,

I struggled with emotional instability,

Even my body gave up on me.

I couldn't see the beauty in my day.

Most days, all I wanted was to fade away.

I felt knocked down to the point

That I started to feel comfortable staying on the floor.

I hoped for a day when I would be free

From all the baggage I've been carrying.

But that day felt so far away from me

That my hope felt like an impossibility.

I never thought that I would be able to look back,

And pat myself on the back

And say, "you didn't drown in the enemy's captivating lies.

You survived."

Being here today, I am reminded of the miracles we are.

I am reminded of all the signs and wonders of our Perfect Father.

I am reminded that it is never too late for God to walk me through

And for Him to do something new.

I am a living testimony and a miracle.

And you are too.

I am still standing

Because God's hand kept me from falling,

Even after depression and anxiety knocked me down

More times than I could count.

I am here to remind you

That miracles still happen.

In the ugly seasons, we can trust that God is working everything out for our good

Because He always turns everything the enemy meant for evil for good.

In every season, He is moving.

Even when you can't see.

In your storm, He still sprinkles miracles.

He is always there, winning your battles.

Even now, He is at work.

And, if you are present enough,

You will see His fingerprint in the little things.

Don't lose hope as I did.

Remember, He always keeps His promises.

And He still performs miracles at the last minute.