The Lord is My Strength!!!

“Think of the purest, most all-consuming love you can imagine. Now multiply that love by an infinite amount—that is the measure of God’s love for you. God does not look on the outward appearance. I believe that He doesn’t care one bit if we live in a castle or a cottage, if we are handsome or homely, if we are famous or forgotten. Though we are incomplete, God loves us completely. Though we are imperfect, He loves us perfectly. Though we may feel lost and without compass, God love encompasses us completely. He loves us because He is filled with an infinite measure of holy, pure, and indescribable love. We are important to God not because of our résumé but because we are His children. He loves every one of us, even those who are flawed, rejected, awkward, sorrowful, or broken. God’s love is so great that He loves even the proud, the selfish, the arrogant, and the wicked. What this means is that, regardless of our current state, there is hope for us. No matter our distress, no matter our sorrow, no matter our mistakes, our infinitely compassionate Heavenly Father desires that we draw near to Him so that He can draw near to us.” ― Dieter F. Uchtdorf Recently, I have experienced a great deal , it's been a mix of emotions. I see things I need to work on. I feel closer to God and know that I can turn to him for peace. He is my strength when I need him. I needed all the experiences I have had lately because I have been able to open my eyes to so many things ( not all easy things). Struggles strenghten us!!!! Despite how the lessons I am learning are right now I know and am grateful for every person and moment that has been part of my growth. I know It's often after the trail we see the blessings. There is part of me that wishes I could turn back time but I know God is preparing me and strengthening me every second I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other. I am not in control , the Lord is in control. It maybe hard for me to give him the wheel but I realize despite my hard head ness some times that it's the best way. I can't see all that is to come but I know great things are to come. I must have faith in God's plan and HOPE for a brighter tomorrow. Loving myself hasn't always been something I have done. I often beat myself up constantly. If God loves me shouldn't I love myself. Many things change : Change is part of life but the one thing I can have constantly in my life is God and a relationship with him.