Merry Christmas, everyone. Although I've heard it numerous times (and may agree to some extents myself-- which I will keep to myself)... that this was just not everyone's year or even the worst Christmas ever-- I will have to say... I'm still going to express the peace I have within because of one thing that will never, ever go wrong. Anyhow, I hope everyone is happy and healthy during this one day of celebration that seems to put most of the world in effort of a generally more genial mood... and to those who are believers-- let it be a remembrance of what was given to us. ------ Here is a little something I want to share to those who feel like life isn't going their way these days. Credits to: danlukey (a wise one indeed...) When Life Turns Against Us
There are times when we doubt if we can trust God. When life doesn’t go your way, it is easy to fall into despair. In the midst of all the problems in our lives, He wants to assure us of His presence and love- even if we don’t understand why He allowed them to happen. Disappointment and failure are things that we all experience. Everything doesn’t always go your way. Sometimes, it is our fault, but sometimes it is not. If you are at fault, it could be that a particular sin was allowed to take root in your soul that created a path to inevitable disappointment or failure. These also become sin when we allow them to overwhelm us and block God’s plan for our lives. God’s desire is for us to become more like Christ- but that can’t happen if we allow disappointment and failure to hold us back. When disappointment or failure come, it is important to remember that God’s love for you has not changed and you must learn to keep your disappointments and failures in perspective. Even in the bad times, the Lord is watching over you. Disappointments are a part of life. We can’t always have our own way, and we need to learn to separate what is significant from what is merely annoying. And if it is something that is important, then we have to realize how important it is to learn from the mistake. Sometimes God uses life’s disappointments to draw us closer to Himself or teach us patience and trust. He also may use them to redirect us toward His will. Don’t let failure or disappointment cut you off from God. When God closes one door, He often opens another if we seek it. When the psalmist’s prayers become yours: “Show me your ways, O Lord, teach me your paths.” (Psalms 25:4) 
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