Sometimes you may think that the life you were “given” was bad from the get-go, that you didn’t have a chance to make your life good.
But really, we are all given the same life. It’s what we do with it that makes it good or bad.
We are not given a good life or a bad life. We are given a life. It’s up to us to make it good or bad. ~Ward Foley
This quote assumes you’ve reached the age to make your own decisions and can shape your own life. You know right from wrong and you are capable of deciding what is “good” in the world and what is “bad”.
A lot of us start out with deficits as children. You may be born into poverty, abuse, absent parents and other situations that may be obstacles in your young life. But once you are able to make your own decisions, it’s up to you to make your life good or bad.
I saw a movie the other day about a young man who had grown up in a home of poverty and abuse. They had nothing as children. They had holes in the floor of their home, they rarely had a hot meal and their clothes were passed down from whatever families gave to the local Church.
On the day he turned 18, he walked to a local burger joint and asked for a job. The manager knew his mother and hired him. The manager gave him as many hours as he could. About 6 months after starting working, he asked if he could work as late at night as he could because he wanted to see if he could get a job with someone else early in the morning. When the manager asked him when he planned to sleep, he told him that he’d sleep between his two jobs. The manager knew he needed the money and gave him the late shift.
Before too long, he had saved up enough money for an apartment. He then got his mother and siblings away from his abusive father and moved them to the apartment. And then he worked. And he worked.
That was 45 years ago and he now heads up a major US Corporation. He took his life and made it good.
Whatever life you are given, take it and make it good. Make it beautiful.
Sending you blessings from Sterrett, Alabama!
Charity M. Richey-Bentley
The phrase “life is what we make it” comes to mind.
Yes, it does.
God bless you.
Charity
Inspiring story. Thank you for sharing it! I’m 72 now and looking back, I probably would have made different changes in myself, but not in my life. I’m thankful for my husband and sons, and the ladies that are my daughters-in-law! And of course, my precious grandchildren! 💜
I understand about looking back and making changes. But you sound very happy.
And we can’t go back and change. We can only make changes for the better and
move forward.
God bless you.
Charity
I believe there are some unforeseen circumstances, but for the most part, we do make our life choices and must learn to live peaceably with those choices! Remember, you still have the choice to change your direction and your previous choices!
I believe that as well what you start with you don’t have to finish with
I believe the same. God bless you.
Charity
The life you have is only good as the Freedom you have been given. If you take that freedom away, then life itself becomes meaningless. We have our freedom thanks to many men that died so that we would enjoy it. We must protect our freedom and right now we are endangered with a path of Tyranny and authoritarian leadership in a midst at this moment. If the Senate rules to release our President of wrong doing without witnesses and documents, then we are doomed.
I am a strong supporter of our Military.
God bless them and our leaders.
Charity
Being raised in a dysfunctional family environment, it was difficult when I first got married to create a home life that would be so much better than the life I had come from. Then, I read a book containing this phrase, “ For what I am today, shame on my past; but if I stay this way, shame on me.” That phrase, along with a close walk with Jesus, changed my life and filled it with hope. Your article is full of hope. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your comments. And you’re so right. We all must CHOOSE our life.
I am living proof.
God bless you.
Charity
What a blessing! God works our problems out for the good for those who love him! Peace be with you!
Thank you so much. Yes, He does.
God bless you.
Charity
Now over seventy I wish I had a happy ending to talk about. But not yet. Just today I trying to “turn myself around”. Please pray I make it. Ty
I am lifting you up in prayer now.
You can do it. Walk with God.
Charity
Wanda, Our God is a mighty God. If you keep trying and trusting in Him, you will be surprised with the success you can achieve. God will bless you and He will go with you every step you take. Be sure not to take Him where he would not want to go.
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
In America, the possibilities for a good life are there. But to rise above the financial level you were born into is seldom easy.
You’re right. It’s not easy. But it can happen. I am living proof.
Charity
Yes I would love to walk with God. What what happens when tragedy hits when you lose a young person your child?
I hear your pain. I am so, so sorry for your loss. May God help you and hold you close.
God bless you.
Charity
Life is what you make it! So make your choices wisely. Think before you leap. Thank Jesus you’re alive every day and for your family.🙏☺️
May God Bless and Keep you Charity and may you be blessed to see his eternal smile…..
Thank you so much, Lawrence.
God bless you.
Charity
I started poor in money but rich in family love and Godly love and that is better than anything money can buy even though we are better off financially also. Thank you God and God Bless You Charity.
Thank you, Selena. May God bless you.
Charity
That’s a great story, what was the name of the movie please?
I don’t remember.
Thank you for being here.
God bless you.
Charity
You only have one life, life is full of up and down weather it’s good or bad. And it all ball down to one thing🤔 and that’s leave life to the fullest. There no second chance 🤔✌️
A lovely story. Sadly some people come from a difficult background and don’t seem to have the ability to change their beginnings.
I believe things happen for s reason nothing goes unnoticed we all learn right from wrong at the end of the day your decisions reflect your own pathway in life. But put your trust in god and you will be fine.