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Hello! If you're reading this you are awesome. ( now that you've been complemented please continue reading )

   I have had this desire to create a blog for a while now and wasn't sure how to or what I would even post. I was flooded with doubts. What if no one reads it? What if I post super annoying stuff? What's the point? I let these doubts keep me from doing something I really wanted to do. But not today. So here I am, sitting on my couch, listening to Christmas music, and typing up what I hope to be the first post of a successful blog. But, regardless of the outcome I am glad I put my doubts aside and did it. 

  I find that I often let my doubts get in the way. Perhaps you are perfect and never doubt yourself at all ( if so you can stop reading now, because I'm full of imperfections and I'm not afraid to admit it) But I am gonna bet most of you are still reading this. Because no matter how much we hate to admit it, none of us are perfect. 

     Tomorrow I am going to be taking my ACT. Let me just say one thing.... STRESS! I know you're probably familiar with this feeling. When I'm not studying I am thinking of when I can study more. I find myself doubting my ability to study or  my test taking skills. What if I get a bad score? What if I get lost when going to the testing center? Will I ever get into college? All these doubts hang over my head throughout my day. Before I break down and resort to eating 10 cookies while crying, I pray. Now I know the cookie method sounds like a solid plan to make me feel better ( I will admit sometimes it is needed). But their is nothing like stopping and praying. Ever since I was young I would imagine all my stress was put in a box and Jesus would come pick it up and take it away. Their is so much such comfort knowing He was gonna take care of me. 

    Once I finish my cry for help ( also called prayer) I feel great. The things that were stressing me out are still there. But I find strength and peace from God.  So next time you're about to dive into your comfort method ( for me it's the cookies) I recommend praying first. It might not work the first time. Maybe not even the second. But I can promise you it'll work. So don't give up! If I can overcome my stress then so can you! Hopefully you've enjoyed this post and I look forward to the next time I can sit down and pour out my heart to you. Thank you for reading!