Our beginning does not have to define our ending. Through the many chapters in this life, we are given opportunities for growth, change and hope. I have found that when I actively walk with the Lord, it is there where I see my ending as a happily ever after. One way or another. There are those that grew up with a hard life, some have been through a lot, others have made some poor choices. But we don’t have to let those situations be our whole story. For with God, we are always given an opportunity for redemption and salvation. Those situations we can grow from and be better, with God as our guide. Friend, I don’t know your story or all the things you’ve been through, but God does. May we always remember we can go to Him who so freely offers grace and also hope. 

Erin Fitts-Brower 

Hebrews 4:16 NIV

Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

Romans 5:3-5 NIV

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.