Everything happens for a reason...

I strongly believe that this saying is true. With what has happened in my life, I believe there is a purpose for us. I would like to think that with all that has happened in my life, there is a reason behind it.

It's amazing how this is shown to our society. Everyone has different ways of expressing their thoughts through music, art, and writing. I have done such myself through writing this blog, not only that but an art form of tattoos. I have two tattoos and one of them has everything happens for a reason in Latin. I love it and the only reason why I have this is to serve as a reminder to myself. I believe God has a plan and that for everything that has happened in my life.

God doesn't cause bad things to happen, but He helps you through those times... This is another saying that I believe. It reminds me of a story I love, that I heard a long time ago. It's called Footprints in the Sand:

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.

Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.

In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.

Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,

other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed

that during the low periods of my life,

when I was suffering from

anguish, sorrow or defeat,

I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,

"You promised me Lord,

that if I followed You,

You would walk with me always.

But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life

there have only been one set of footprints in the sand.

Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,

"The times when you have seen only one set of footprints in the sand,

is when I carried you."

~Mary Stevenson