Far More

“We need never shout across the spaces to an absent God. He is nearer than our own soul, closer than our most secret thoughts.”― A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God: The Human Thirst for the Divine

“You are far more than your worst day, your worst experience, your worst season, dear one. You are more than the sorriest decision you ever made. You are more than the darkest sorrow you’ve endured. Your name is not Ruined. It is not Helpless. It is not Victim. It is not Irresponsible. History is replete with overcomers who stood up after impossible circumstances and walked in freedom. You are not an anemic victim destined to a life of regret. Not only are you capable, you have full permission to move forward in strength and health.”― Jen Hatmaker, Of Mess and Moxie: Wrangling Delight Out of This Wild and Glorious Life

In the overcoming, resilience.
The getting back up, resolve.
The carrying on, strength.
Threading joy, laughter, color through it all, transcendence.

“He said not ‘Thou shalt not be tempested, thou shalt not be travailed, thou shalt not be dis-eased’; but he said, ‘Thou shalt not be overcome.”― Julian of Norwich, Revelations of Divine Love