Bad and Good

         Sometimes we go through these horrible things or even just little things that hurt and you wonder why you were put through these things, why God would want to do that to you. Things like my dads cancer, my best friend Brenna moving, and the middle school intern Daniel stepping down from his position. These things hurt, you get scared but there are reasons for these things. God planned these things that hurt to make us grow and to make us grow in relationships.
          When my dad got cancer God helped me and my family through it and through it I've even grown closer to God. When Brenna moved we  just became closer, the distance really helped our friendship. Lastly, when Daniel left our youth group it hurt, it was sad. After he left we became closer and now he's more like my big brother who cares for me and loves me. These situations hurt but through them I was blessed and became so much closer to people I love. At the time it seemed horrible but now I've realized I'm glad all these things have happened to grow me as a person, Christian, and friend. I love God and how he's helped me through these things. <3
          I challenge all of you to look at the bad things but then thing about what good came out of it and how blessed you are.

Love you all,
Julia