Renewed Strength

You start to see life not as you thought it once was, but something completely different.  Something strange and out of your control; surreal.  A day might come that you never thought you'd have to face.  But you do it anyway.  You face that day, fists clenched, jaw set, mind screaming, and the day goes on.  You find strength you never knew existed.  Strength to give grace.  Strength to see past the reach of your arms.  Strength to continue breathing.  And you live.  Because that's what we were called to do.  Live - for something greater than ourselves.  You swallow any and all pride you have left, take a deep breath, and jump.  Jump back into a fight that you thought was over, because it's already won.  You push aside the numbness and stoicism that's been blocking your every emotion and you battle.  You battle for all you hold dear.  You dare to believe that with Christ, anything is possible.  And you smile.