Living Life with a Longing Heart

I know 2015 is coming to a close, so I thought that I would look back... The other day I realized that 2016 is just a few days away. My first thought about New Years was: 'Man, I had a rough New Years this past year.' Then all of a sudden I realized, 'Yes, I had a rough time this past New Years... But the Lord has grown me through so much this year. Therefore, I need to be thankful for where I am at this coming year. And continually grow in other ways in my life.'  I have gone through: Being bullied, having miscommunication with some relationships, tough times in school, taking on some peoples burdens, boy drama, being bitter and hurt towards some people in my life, depression, anxiety, health issues,and so much more. But you know what, I now look back reflecting on the hard times I have gone through this year, and I rejoice at the amazing love and care from my Heavenly Father. I have grown so much this year and have grown so much closer to my Lord and Savior. I have...

I have struggled with anxiety for almost five years now. But the past 12 days straight have been the worst. As I have been going through anxiety with school, germs, relationships, schedules, and changes... It has been really difficult. My first response to all of this anxiety was, "Why me? Why do these struggles have to happen with me? Have I done something wrong to deserve this terrible pain and anxiety?" Anyways, I continued to struggle the past 5 years. But then I was convicted and had to change my attitude. I prayed and continually went to the Lord, and I finally realized that. If this is the one huge struggle I go through in life. I would be willing to go through it and glorify my King no matter what it means. I would love to be able to minister to others that in the future struggle with anxiety like I do. Lately, even though I still continually struggle with anxiety. At least I am reminded that my King is always here for me and I can trust in Him even through hard t...