I saw this quote last night and did a quick sketch lettering of it because I knew I wanted to remember it.  I know this week may seem daunting to many- after all, it’s only Monday.  What is this week going to hold?  What memories will we make- good or bad?

Personally, I’ve been dealing with an increase in anxiety attacks and it’s gotten to the point that I’m anxious about when I’ll have one. (ironic, isn’t it?) Out of nowhere, and for no particular reason they come on me, completely out of my control.  I don’t know about you, but I like to be in control.  Thank the Lord for His grace and for medication- I certainly don’t know where I’d be without them.  One of my first thoughts yesterday in planning this week was when and how many attacks I would have.  Not exactly positive thinking.

I know what I experience doesn’t hold a candle to others.  We all have our own stories and our own battles.  We are all in different ‘seasons’ of life, not necessarily age-wise, but in whatever we are experiencing.  You may be going through a contentious divorce; you may be wondering what your next step in life is; you may be a new Mom running on your fifth night of no sleep; you may just be completely overwhelmed.  Whatever it is you’re going through, God has a purpose.  This season has a purpose.

Whatever this week holds, God’s got this.  He’s already been there and nothing surprises Him.  As much as I’d love to have a little crystal ball in which to see the future, I’m equally as thankful I cannot, because the Lord knows I couldn’t handle it.  He graciously allows us to just see one page-sometimes just one word-in our ‘book’ of life at a time.

No matter how many curveballs this week throws our way, we can know we are NOT alone.  Despite the perfect social media pics and commentary, everyone has issues.  EVERYONE.  We all have our own unique story.  Your story, my story, it all has a purpose.  This season has a purpose.

“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” -Romans 8:28

Here’s to a WONDERFUL week!