Had a rough day yesterday. Actually woke up throughout the night because of an emotional heaviness. It’s a combination of factors. I’m honestly nervous about our Alcatraz swim this weekend. Had a big letdown yesterday that I believe the Lord will turn around, but it was still a letdown. And I’m feeling a little frenzied these days.

Just thought I’d share how I handle these moments. I think it’s easy to let down your guard or give up on goals when you feel down, but that is when you’ve got to hang in there. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is just hang in there. When you experience disappointment, don’t let down your guard or give up on your goals. You’ve got to keep praying like it depends on God and working like it depends on you.

I also feel like stress creates amazing growth opportunities. Every time I’m emotionally overloaded, I feel like God is expanding my emotional capacity for something bigger and better! That isn’t just a Jedi mind trick. It’s a genuine conviction. God is stretching me. It’s like my emotional muscles are being broken down so they can be built back up even stronger!

Ah, I feel better already!