It Was God Who Carried Me
A faith-filled reflection on surviving life’s hardest times, recognizing God’s sustaining grace, finding strength in weakness, and remembering that we are still standing because He faithfully carried us through them.

A faith-filled reflection on surviving life’s hardest times, recognizing God’s sustaining grace, finding strength in weakness, and remembering that we are still standing because He faithfully carried us through them.

Author’s Note: I wrote this piece from a very personal place. This year has brought deep loss into my life, and writing has helped me tell the truth about grief while still making room for faith and hope. My prayer is that these words encourage someone who is trying to keep going through a hard beginning.

This heartfelt reflection on Socrates’ quote inspires readers to pause, examine their lives, and rediscover purpose, faith, and gratitude through journaling, self-awareness, and spiritual growth.

Failure isn’t the end; it’s the doorway to growth. In this week’s issue, LaWanna shares how setbacks can teach, refine, and redirect you toward your true purpose.