Stay strong my friend! If you're going through something hard, God is going to use it to make you stronger! In order for us to become the best version of ourselves, it requires some form of rehabilitation-- and that process is never easy.

In dog training, we use the pressure from a leash or an e-collar to communicate to the dog that the behavior they are doing is not in their best interest. It doesn't look good on them. It's not helping them become the best version of themselves. And you know what... it's hard to accept that. It's hard to willing walk through the hardship when taking the easier road feels so much better. But we all know just like if we hit the gym for a work out, sometimes we need to break down those muscles in order for them to grow back stronger.
God is using your mental health battle. He is using your grief battle or financial struggle or relationship turmoil.  He is using these things in our lives to motivate us, get our attention, help us become dependent on Him! Because He knows that when we rely on Him most in our weakness, we truly become our strongest. Digging deeper into our relationship with Him or starting a brand new relationship with Him is THE GREATEST and MOST POWERFUL way to truly become the best version of ourselves.

He will one day fix this broken world friend. He will someday make all things right. But until that day comes, keep "fighting the fog" and know you're not alone in this rehabilitation process. He has a great beautiful plan for your life and this hardship won't last forever! Love you dearly! 

Lauren 
https://www.rockkenneltraining.com/