Sometimes...

... you learn more from experience than from school."-Kendra

You never know how strong you are until what you deem important in your life is stripped away from you. Losing friendships, losing relationships, losing a job. Until that moment comes, you have no idea what are you are fully capable of. That moment comes and you realize that you're okay. "He's still on the throne, so what can be wrong? It is well with my soul! Let the stormy winds blow! I'm reminded today, thank God I am saved."

The trial comes, you realize an untapped source of strength. But in all efforts to burst any prideful bubbles, it's not you. You cannot sustain and make whole. Without God putting breath in your lungs, you wouldn't be here. But when those moments come, use the power source. In our weakness (when we feel like we can't go on) His strength is made perfect.

So a relationship is ripped from your life, a friendship, an important possession- how will you react? What will your response be? Turning to God or trying to make it through yourself?