None Get Through This Life Unscathed

I call this photo "I think I can, I think I can, I did!"
I also call it "Hope."
Photo by Chris Tracy

I hope that headline isn't a surprise to you. I just thought I needed to remind myself.

So...what is the purpose of problems, tragedies, losses, and sadness?

My answer? I don't know, but here is what I think:

This is one of those contrasts I talk about in my book - Tapestry. Like a tapestry, our life is a lovely piece of art - with beautiful experiences that offset very hard, dark ones. The balance creates contrast, balance, depth, and a beautiful story that God writes in each of our life experiences.

The purpose? I think it is to show other people that there is always hope. I think it is so grandpas and grandmas can speak from the strength of their experience to their children and grandchildren in a loving way that says..."it will be okay." I think it is a way we defeat the enemy of our lives; that no matter what, we survive, we hope, we love God, we believe, we know that we are conquerors and are loved by a Creator who assures us of life abundant. I am so thankful to Jesus for showing us the way.

How do we cope? We cope in our mind. Are we going to believe the lies of the enemy or the promises of our Father God? Are we going to live a life of misery and regret, or an existence of victory and joy? We get to choose. That choice affects everyone in our lives. I choose victory and joy. How about you?

My book: Tapestry - The Divine Design For Your Life will bring you new hope of your purpose and your identity. You can buy a paperback or digital download at www.christinetracy.tateauthor.com or Amazon.com. Preview my book free right here: Click on the picture of the book.