What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. Some of the truest words to come from Miss Kelly Clarkson herself. This song speaks volumes, in my opinion. It goes right along with my favorite verses in Romans 5:1-5. Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.
It talks about how even though life may suck, get me down, it may even beat the crap outta me, but if I continue to seek after Him, glory will be mine. It builds perseverance. It deveolps my character. It strengthens my hope in God. With these things, I grow closer in my relationship with God. I learn to seek after God when everything around me is falling to pieces. I have leaned through the trials this far that Father is preparing me for the rest of my life. He has me here in this position now, to teach me to trust Him with every aspect of my life.
Even though the battles continue everyday and I may not be strong enough to face the day alone I have Someone who is always there. I daily, ask for trength to face whatever comes my way during that day. I pray this verse constantly over my life, so that I may be able to bring God glory in my storms. He is the only strength that gets me through my days. He is the only strength that will get me through India, and He is the only One who gives me the opportunity to make those rough days, building days. I will battle each battle in Jesus name. I will run to God when all the odds are against me. And then,
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,
Stand a little taller.
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone,
What doesn't kill you makes a fighter,
Footsteps even lighter.
