Today, I was reminded about an idea that a person could accomplish almost any goal that they set their mind to in about ten years. That idea brought to mind the lesson that my belief shapes my reality. Or if I want to be really cheesy about it I could say: if you can believe it, you can achieve it.
Sometimes when I hear those inspirational sound bites, I think maybe the thought doesn’t take into account the difficult part of life. However, in this case, I think it does. Even having mental health issues, I believe that I can still have a full life. I know that I have my faith in God and it is possible for me to accomplish so much. My OCD isn’t something that holds me back, instead it is something that just gives me a different way of looking at the world.
A few years ago, I would have said that I have been able to do some much despite all the problems and challenges in my life. However, after exploring my faith, I am learning to be grateful for everything in my life. I have become the person I am because of everything in my life and I wouldn’t want to change a thing. All the problems and challenges are part of who I am. I know that even though I am not perfect and have short-comings, God still believes in me and I am capable of so much. And if He can believe in me, then I can believe in myself. That idea that I could accomplish anything in ten years really in true. I have faith that I can make miracles happen if I just believe.
My faith saved me. May God’s peace reside in all of our hearts.
