“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 This verse is the core of my values, from everyday life to my trials and tribulations there is only one thing I turn to and it is my faith. Without him or my faith in him, I have nothing. He is my rock and with the strength he blesses me with I am able be content in and with every situation. I may not like the situation or outcome but I know in the end he has a plan for me and this is exactly where I should be at this moment in my life. Most people believe this verse is about believing in God which leads you to achieving some personal goal you may have set, like breaking school records, winning a game, etc., but in reality this verse is about being content in your life and with constant dependence on God regardless of where you stand. The verse is about working out God’s plan even if it isn’t necessarily an easy or pretty plan, believing in him through the suffering, pain, and loss you will face in life.
“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” – Jack Canfield
I have this quote set as my phone screensaver because this quote hits closest to home with me. In the past I have been known not to do something or give something a fair shot because I’ve been too afraid to fail and then ended up regretting it. So now my goal is to always do things that I’m afraid of, if I’m not afraid then it is still in my comfort zone and I cannot grow as a person intellectually if I consistently stay in my comfort zone. Fear can sometimes be a good thing and instead of running from it my plan is to face it straight on and overcome it. Fear means you are uncomfortable with something and that forces growth within you. I want to channel my fears and turn them into strengths and build my confidence in all areas of life.