my mind came to the realization that if anyone were to be in a car at 4:25 in the morning with rain coming down then it could almost be depressing. If I was on my way to a nine to five job, then I would struggle not to be depressed about it. Honestly, Life is depressing when it seems purposeless.

To be Hard as Nails does not mean you have to be a missionary or a staff member. To be Hard as Nails means doing what is right, even when nobody else supports you. It means having courage, authenticity, and obedience.

What if there is life after this short time we have on earth? What if Heaven exists? Will you be ready? You see, if you chase after things on this earth you will fail! You will never be successful enough, good enough, popular enough, or attractive enough because there’s always going to be someone with more advantages than you.

I went to prayer, and asked God for help, and He spoke to my heart the phrase “they forgot”. Then it hit me. As a team, we forgot the reason that we were all there. We forgot about the MESSAGE

I have battled the mountain of believing in myself and listening to these destructive words that engulf my mind.