The just may be a reason for everything...

I was talking with a friend the other day, and we got to talking about some of the ups and downs of life and some of the things we had each gone through growing up. As I sat there with my friend, I found myself wondering if maybe there was a reason I went through the hard, painful life experiences that seem to come up one after another.

The more religious individuals out there will tell you "God never gives you more than you can take." Well my response always was, "Well, just how strong does he want me to be?!" But now, I find myself wondering if maybe the reason for all my trials and my pain isn't becoming clear.

I caught a glimpse and noticed that my friend was struggling more than I, and the more I think about it, the more I find myself thinking that maybe the reason for all my trials was so that I could have strength enough for my friend and myself. I'm not sure how things will fall, but I plan on exploring this thought line further. The journey begins...