In the midst of it all

When chaos and troubles are going on... Some thoughts crossed my mind as i calmed my heart, praying to Him who hears and comforts.

"God, you are still good. Greater are You who is in me than what is happening on the outside of me." Sobbing and groaning. Still trying to take a hold of myself.

"It is times like this when you came to Me that you had built strength in your character." I heard that in my heart and i stopped sobbing.

Many flashbacks of those times when I went to Him in prayers, still crying and weeping, calming my heart and mind. The decisions and the prayers I had made. The sweetness and strength that came out of it.

Strong character is built in the midst of troubles and trials.

The point is the kind of character you are building on.

You are as strong as what you have chosen to build in your character. Nobody dictates your life. 

When you are knocked down, defeated, or weary, it's that character, that substance, you have chosen previously or even right now, that will pick you up to carry on or keep you down.

Faith is a substance of things hope for, the evidence of things not seen. 

I will be who I am called to be because of that substance of character.

Imagination stirs and motivates.

Character stands and moves. Paradox?