We are stronger than we realize!

I've never thought of myself as a soldier. As a matter of fact for a large part of my life satan made me believe that I was to weak to handle much of anything. That's how depression bound me in the first place. When I look back at all the things that broke my heart, shook my foundation, tried to make me lose my mind and make me want to quit I realize I AM A SOLDIER! I made it through! Not only did I make it through, but every trial, every pain, every heartache, every disappointment, every failure made me stronger and wiser! I really am strong!! NO NOT ME, the GOD IN ME!! I used to despise my trials, I used to hate myself for some of the things I've done, but no more! I've been going through something the past week and I began to wonder why me. But God spoke very clearly to me yesterday and He said "I know you can handle it, that's why you! I'll never give you more than you can bear, but you're stronger than you realize so I give you more." Knowing that made me stand up, square my shoulders and say ok God I trust You! And I believe that whatever I have to face you'll give me the strength to go through! I hope this encourages you the way it encouraged me. Don't despise your trials and please don't fear the trials to come. Square your shoulders, HAVE FAITH, and BELIEVE that God will never give you more than you can bear. You really are stronger than you realize... NO NOT YOU, the GOD IN YOU!