"You're a great catch, my dear.
The type a man can never say is like every other fish in the sea,
nor can he use any type of bait to reel you in.
You're special and different, live as if you are."
@gentelmenhood
Right now, at this very moment, I am the happiest I have ever been. And do you want to know what the best part is? It's not even the happiest I'll ever be! There is so much power in knowing that if you continue to walk by faith and not by sight, that if you live for the spirit and not for the flesh, God will bless you in all aspects of your life.
It's quite funny actually. I feel as if I almost welcome hard times now. Who does that? Me! Me! I do! I do! Don't get me wrong - I'm not saying I want to live in rocky seas | smooth sailing is definitely preferred | It's just that I am finally able to see the beauty in those situations, and guess what? Even though in those times I feel like I am being torn apart, I'm just being rebuilt. My faith is being tested, my limits are being pushed. But I continue to trust in the Lord and live by his word, so nothing will ever break me. Times of weakness? Absolutely. But in the end God will always bless me.
Lately, my struggles are my blessings. They really, truly are. Each struggle has ripped me open and shown me what I'm made of. It's the depth of the lessons I have learned as a result of those struggles though. That's where it's at. The things God has shown me over the past year and a half have changed my life. And I want to share them with you!
I truly believe that God sends us "nudges" every single day towards things that we may need to see, read or, hear to maybe help us gain clarity in a certain situation. Or maybe even lead us to a new opportunity. I can only hope that God "nudged" you here. That God is using me as outlet for his work. | If you read, hear or, see something on my blog that has inspired you, I want to hear about it! | I will advise you, pray for you, praise with you, cry with you, or laugh with you. Whatever the occasion, if anything I say touches your heart, please, share it with me!
Another one of my goals that I hope to achieve through this blog is to inspire women to be strong, independent, empowered, and successful. To be as much as they can be. Women who can hold their own and are out there creating a life for themselves. I strongly believe that if we do so there will be more strong, independent, empowered, and successful men. Because that's who they'll have to be to get us. This topic will definitely have a major presence in my writing, I cant wait to share with you what has inspired me to be a better woman.
While keeping my mental health in check has been crucial in making my life what it has become, having a hold of my physical health and fitness has proven to be vital as well. I believe your mind and body should always be "under construction." Working together everyday to make one insanely awesome you. I will feature workouts, recipes, athletic clothing, and anything health/fitness related that I love!
I don't know why God nudged me to start this blog. But let me tell you, I cannot wait to find out.
-HB
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