Most people go through life thinking that their struggles are unfair—that the world is against them. But what if I told you that life is supposed to be hard? That every challenge you face is actually an opportunity to become the man you were called to be?
God doesn’t put obstacles in your path to break you. He places them there to temper you, to forge you into someone stronger, wiser, and more capable. The harder the life, the greater the potential for impact—because the more valuable the lessons you learn.
There are very few things in this world that we can control. But one thing we always have power over is our attitude and perception. How you choose to interpret your struggles will determine whether they shape you—or break you.
When I was in fifth or sixth grade, my family was homeless. We had no place to go. One night, my mother broke into a vacant house so we had somewhere to sleep. I remember lying on the freezing cold carpet, promising myself that I would never allow my kids to live this life.
Fast forward 10 years—I was in the military, married, and had my first daughter. I returned home from Afghanistan to find out that my wife had been cheating on me...
The moment you start blaming the world for your struggles, you give your power away. No one is coming to save you. You must take full ownership of your actions, your mindset, and your future.
God will only give you challenges that you can handle. How do I know? Because you’re here today. You’ve survived 100% of your hardest days. And if you’re struggling right now, it just means you’re being prepared for something greater.
One of the biggest lies we tell ourselves is that we have to go through struggles alone. But real strength isn’t in isolation—it’s in leaning on the right people for support, guidance, and accountability.
As soon as you reach one goal, another takes its place. That’s what makes life fulfilling. Keep striving, keep pushing, and never settle for less than your full potential.
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Final Thought: Stop waiting for life to get easier. It won’t. The only thing you can do is get stronger.
