Who Are You Today?

The following is one of my posts today on Facebook:

I may not be the most beautiful, or have the perfect body. I might not be someone's first choice, but I'm a great choice. I don't pretend to be someone I'm not because I'm good at being me. In fact, I am best at being me. God has forgiven me for the things I've done in the past, and I know where I am spending eternity. I'm proud of who I am today and I wouldn't be who I am if I didn't go down the roads He sent me.

Part of it is from a friend's post, but really felt I needed to make some changes.  

In my heart I know that we should just be who God created us to be.  We may see what others have, and think that we want it, but there is always a reason that we are where we are and have what we have.

I am sure that each one of you have been through trials and wondered why?  Why am I in pain? Why don't I have money to buy what I want?  Even more, why don't I have money to pay my bills? Why am I going through any of this?  

Personally, I have had the discussion about pain with God more times than I can count.  And what I have come to realize is that there is a reason behind everything.   I accept that God knows what is best for me.

Have you heard the song "Bless the Broken Road"?  Well, it really says it all. If I don't go through the hard times, how will I know the good times?  Will I be the person I am supposed to be when it is time for my blessing? If I am not ready, will I miss out on my blessing?  There is a pretty good chance of that. 

Paul says we are supposed to welcome the trials and tribulations-they shape us into who we are supposed to be to receive the blessings that are heading our way.

So I might not have enjoyed all the twists and turns on the road to where I am, but I find that I really am happy with the person I have become. Looking back on some of those times of hardship, I can see that they made me stronger-stronger to deal with the next trial.  I like who I am today. 

What have you gone through in your life which has made you a stronger you? Do you think you would be where you are now if you didn't go through it? Remember: God may bring you to it, but He will also bring you through it.