September 26

Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better. – Jim Rohn

When I was younger, I longed for my path to be smooth, paved, shoveled, mowed… or just somehow made more clear. But over the years, I’ve truly learned growth doesn’t come from ease—it comes from rising to meet the challenging parts of life. Instead of wishing for an easier road, I try to focus on always being the person who can handle the road ahead with strength and resilience.

Life isn’t about avoiding obstacles; it’s about learning how to navigate them, to improve with every step. Each struggle, each difficulty, is an opportunity to grow, to sharpen your skills, and to become a better version of yourself. Don’t waste time waiting for the conditions to be perfect. Invest that energy into becoming stronger, wiser, and more capable.

I no longer ask for the burdens to be lifted. Instead, I ask for the grace to carry them. And in doing so, I’m reminded that it’s through these struggles that God is molding me into someone stronger, someone who can trust Him more deeply. He doesn’t always make the road easier, but He makes me better for the journey.