Clinging to Him!

God has been really teaching me these past seven months. Back in November I was struggling with getting bullied. I didn't share with anyone for about three weeks... Things kept happening, so I decided to open up to my parents and share with them. We tried several things to stop it, and it didn't stop. So I started to learn to trust the Lord through it, even when it was super hard. Other things little by little kept happening. I started having other things happen, started having rumors spread about me, people continued to make fun of me, and I lost "friends" from it. It really stopped me from wanting to go to certain places, stopped me from wanting to do acting in front of people, and other things.
But I one day realized that what people think of me and the mean things they say to me shouldn't matter to me. As most of you know I am a huge people pleaser and when I know people aren't friends with me, it makes me feel super bad.
If this is or has happened to you before, I would really encourage you to do a few things... I have learned these things from what friends, family, counselors, and ultimately what God wants me to do. I pray these suggestions would encourage you and help you (as they are helping me):

First, trust that the Lord has a plan for letting these things happen to you. He is honestly letting these things happen to help you and to draw you closer to Him.

Secondly, try not to be a people pleaser. I have learned that this doesn't help at all. It is extremely stressful always worrying about what people think of you.

Thirdly, try hanging around people that are positive and are there for you. Don't worry about those people who are bullying you. Instead surround yourself with those people that are going to encourage you and be there for you. And surround yourself with people that will stand up for you when you get made fun of.

Fourthly, stand up for others that get made fun of. It really blesses the people and shows the bullies that what they are doing is wrong.

Also, make sure that your parents, mentors, and a close friend knows so that you don't keep it in. That is why we have our family, mentors, and friends. Is to grow from one and another and encourage one another. Don't keep it in. I think that is one of the worst things you can do. I know I did that for awhile, but all it did was discourage, depress, and make me a lot worse. So share with someone that you trust your feelings.

Honestly, God has taught me a ton these past seven months he has taught me to trust Him through bullying situations, difficult situations in school, family situations, struggles with friendships, and with all of this He has drawn me so close to Him. I am so blessed that I have my family, mentors, close friends, and ultimately my Heavenly Father that is here for me.
My Heavenly Father has also taught me to not stop doing what I love even though it was hard. I wanted to stop my acting, singing, and some classes. But my Heavenly Daddy is helping me to continue even when it is hard. Thank you Daddy for the strength you are giving me.