Dear Messy Middle

Dear Messy Middle,

Peace be with you! For we have overcome the worst versions of ourselves, but we still have a lot of wounds and trauma that keeps us stagnant in certain areas of our lives.

We are all well aware of the before and after scenario, but very few people talk about the "messy middle."

There tends to be this jump from being a "hot mess" to a "triumphed" King or Queen, but only a handful of people discuss the messy middle version of themselves.

True transformation is not so black and white; there are many moments of slipping back into old habits, behaviors, or mentality.

Triggered by circumstances, or it is just a comfort and/or coping skill, that is safer to run to over trying something new and healthy.

Outside looking in; this person who is in the messy middle stage of life, comes off like change is not in that person's future, and are doomed to one strongholds and addictions.

That is why it's important to have a strong Spiritual Foundation; to keep fighting on our behalf when it doesn't seem like things will change or get better.

Genuine change includes detours, relapse, and overall regression periods. Accept that; but let's not stay there or be defined by those periods.

We are human; and some wounds take longer to heal from than others. So let's give ourselves grace, and give grace to others who are currently struggling in the messy middle instead of judging them.

It's not an ideal spot to be in; but it is temporary, and this too shall pass!

We are Loved...

We are Wanted...

We are Chosen...

We are Warriors...

We are children of the most high King!

With Love,
Your Sister in Christ