Chances are…

Chances are.

Chances are there is someone who is facing hard times and doesn’t know what to do next.

Chances are there is someone else whose marriage is going through a hard time.

Chances are there is someone who has dealt with enormous loss.

Chances are there is someone else who just needs sleep.

Chances are there is someone who needs to feel that they are not alone.

Chances are there is someone who set goals but stumbled and is trying to find the bravery to start again.

Chances are there is someone whose life doesn’t look like the picture imagined.

Chances are there is someone whose life is relatively calm.

Chances are there someone else whose life feels crazy.

Chances are there is someone who needs hope.

Chances are there is someone dealing with multiple kids and doesn’t seem to get a break.

Chances are there is someone whose kids are grown and the house feels so quiet.

Chances are there is someone daring to take a step towards their dream.

Chances are there is someone who worries her dream is too big.

Chances are there is someone who simply sees a friend.

Chances are.

Chances are, my friend, that you or someone you know may be in the midst of a story that is one you never expected to write.

Chances are.

But, my friend, here’s the truth.

You are strong, even if you doubt.

You are brave, even if you worry.

You are courageous, even if you don’t know what to do next.

So as you walk your chances are life just know that you are not alone.

You are one in a story of so many who are journeying through this world trying your best. Trying matters.Trying matters tremendously. So keep on keeping on.

And if you needed to hear some encouragement – hear this – you matter, so much.

Thanks for all you do.

Oh, and one last thing, since so many of us fit in the “Chances are” category let’s always be kind.

Be gracious. Be helpful.

There are no chances that kindness can change a life.

~Rachel