#temporary pain

[tobedeletedwhenimfine]

Hi

I´m new here and life has been rough with me lately.

I´m trying to get better step by step and wanted to share my journey to becoming a happier version of myself. If you understand what I mean, need a listening ear, want to follow my journey or even are trying to get better too feel free to join

[beforetheamen]

Glory to Be Revealed

Wondering if your current pain will ever make sense or lead to anything good?

Your present struggle is writing a story of future glory that you can't see yet.

Romans 8:18 gives us this eternal perspective: "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us."

Paul doesn't minimize suffering - he puts it in perspective. He doesn't say suffering doesn't hurt - he says it doesn't compare to what's coming.

"Present sufferings" are temporary - they have an expiration date. "Glory to be revealed" is eternal - it will last forever.

That heartbreak you're walking through? It's developing compassion in you that will minister to others. That financial struggle you're facing? It's building trust muscles that will serve you for life. That health challenge you're battling? It's revealing strength you didn't know you had.

The glory isn't just waiting for you in heaven - it's being revealed IN you right now through your perseverance.

Every tear you cry in faith is watering seeds of future testimony. Every day you choose hope over despair is building eternal character. Every moment you trust God in the darkness is creating light for others to follow.

Today, remember that your present chapter is not your final story.

[livalinite]

Temporary

One must remember Storms aren't forever The dark skies that flood With tears and unwashed blood Those are only temporary Bits of pain to carry For a soul must feel As that's what it means to be real

[luxurybrownbarbie]

hi!! how would you suggest setting boundaries? i feel like i don't really know how to hold on to them and end up getting hurt :(

This is going to be a long answer.

What about boundaries makes you uncomfortable or unable to hold on to them?

I’m going to go out on a limb and say that the actual issue is not the boundaries; you know what your boundaries are, but the idea of handing out consequences for overstepping them trips you up. You want people to like you, love you, so reprimanding them when they encroach on your boundaries is difficult. You worry they won’t feel the same way anymore, or even worse, you’ll hurt them in response to them hurting you.

Center yourself.

You are the most important thing in your life. Your physical, mental, and emotional space should be protected first and be at the heart of everything you do. If you consistently put yourself to the side, you run the risk of no longer valuing yourself for being you, but for what you do for others, and how you make others feel.

Get comfortable with being the most important person in your life. Once you’ve done that, you’ll find it becomes easier to say “no”. It becomes easier to give consequences for bad behavior, and it becomes easier to value those who respect you and treat you right in return. It becomes easier to protect yourself and trust in your decisions.

I’m not saying it’s easy. It’s been a process I’ve been developing for years and years. It takes time to perfect. But finding your voice and making it loud and clear will benefit you in all areas of your life.

[sholawilde]

[ramonahblog]

So I’m in a lot of pain due to an injury. Nothing serious fortunately. But I will probably drop my Ghosts-quote-of-the-day posts in that I post them daily. And I do have asks I’m still answering, I just don’t want to post them while in pain or after taking strong pain meds. Because you will probably either get an incoherent mess or “*shrugs*”.  My asks are still open - it just might take me longer than usual to answer and post. Essentially, I might be more inactive/erratic in terms of posting. Probably might just be getting reblogs for a few weeks. 

[lacallaita]

May 8

Sweet child, I know it hurts now but, one day you’ll look back and one of three things will happen: you’ll smile because you’ll know it made you stronger, you’ll laugh because it didn’t matter, or you won’t remember.