Every Soul Has A Testimony: What's Your Purpose For Living?

By: Tyshaun Taylor

Life has challenges. Should we run from them hoping that they go away? Should we hide from what is really going on in our surroundings? Why does life put YOU to the test?

Some people wake up daily and never understand how they should stand up to beliefs. Walking through life hurt or beat up from the past. They might even be scared by the present. This is the common side effect for a punished future. Everyday life happens. Everyday a baby is born, that first breath of air is someone's last. Everyday a woman is beaten by the man that "loves" her. Do we stop living? Should we live in fear? It's a hard thing to swallow but you're life situation can be a great healing tool if you look up. (Yes, he is always there.)

A testimony is a "test." An exam of life's knowledge and an understanding that you are here to fulfill something. You are put here with a duty. Everyone has a calling. It is up to you to find out who you are? You are not an idiot because you flunked a test. You are not a hoe because you are open about your sexual activity. Your not a loser because your not a jock or a popular kid in school. Your are only misled. You are a impaired by your peers. It's time for you to separate yourself from the "world" and fine tune who you are. Be that grand piano in a room. Someone that everyone can admire but not all can play. Have a heart that beats to sound of a harp. Be that someone that shares a melody that the like minded will follow.

Life has so much to offer. The best things in life are free .99. Do you remember that first time you rode your bike and made it to the end of the driveway without falling? You didn't give up, did you? Or that first time your brought home an A+ paper. I bet that feeling made you warm inside and want to post it on the fridge. Life offers things to you everyday. We just have to be optimistic. Stop looking in the glass as if it were half empty. Life will pass you by if you spend too much time worrying and living in fear.

If your an adult and you have debt, why be scared to take risk? You already made the biggest risk of shutting down financial opportunities for your future. You already took the time to splurge on something that is borrowed. It's very funny how the world will apply for a loan and risk everyone else's finances, but will never take a chance on their own. One thing I have grown to learn is that you cherish that hard earned buck at the end of a hard week. Why not invest it? All you have to do is talk. Something you have been doing since the age of two. The only risk you take is letting your time slip through your hands.

If your an adult in a broken relationship, why be nervous about confronting your partner? You took the biggest risk already. You let down that wall to open your heart. So feel free to guard it when needed. Your heart is yours. It is how you managed to still be here. If you have a pulse you have a right. No man or woman should be allowed to endure pain caused by a partner or spouse. Just think of it this way. When you go, your going by yourself preserve your right to be happy. Its just that simple.

If your upset about something in life look it right in the face and give it a piece of your mind. This is your test. Don't let anyone copy or cheat off of your test. Life's obstacles are the PSAT's to your future and success. You can study your past and present to try not to get caught up in it. Be fearless when facing a challenge. Never stop achieving because you're afraid of the outcome. Your not sure if your going to wake up tomorrow so live today. You may not be able to grow in height but in the mind you can flourish.