{"id":480,"date":"2013-09-19T10:37:49","date_gmt":"2013-09-19T10:37:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/?p=480"},"modified":"2013-09-19T10:37:49","modified_gmt":"2013-09-19T10:37:49","slug":"you-are-stronger-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2013\/09\/you-are-stronger-than-you-think.html","title":{"rendered":"You Are Stronger than You Think"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cPromise me you’ll always remember: You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.\u201d –A.A. Milne<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

You don\u2019t have to bring a Herculean effort to the challenges you face. You just have to rely on faith<\/a> to know that you don\u2019t have to walk alone. <\/p>\n

In the stillness of the night when you send up your prayers, welcome the grace that drips back down and covers you. And on the days when you feel weak, remember it\u2019s these things that will remind you that you are stronger than you think:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tEnjoy the gifts you receive every day.
\n\u2022\tRemember life is wonderful, even when it hurts.
\n\u2022\tKeep in mind that life is for learning, growing and changing.
\n\u2022\tShare your heart.
\n\u2022\tFind the inspiration to keep hope alive and your faith strong.
\n\u2022\tGive yourself grace and compassion.
\n\u2022\tKeep your heart open to love.
\n\u2022\tAdmit your weaknesses and acknowledge your temptations.
\n\u2022\tReconnect with those you have neglected or taken for granted.
\n\u2022\tUse this day, right now, to be happy.
\n\u2022\tUnderstand your power isn\u2019t for others to take \u2013 it\u2019s yours to give, but only to those you choose.
\n\u2022\tFocus on what\u2019s important and know that true abundance is best measured by the love you share.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h5>\n

Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Inspiring Things <\/a> | Free eBook: How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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