My Strength Are Novels & Stories

My heart is troubled, but I am fully trusting you to give me the strength that I need for the days ahead. God, I come to you for strength—strength for my body to keep pushing, strength for my mind to keep going, and strength for my soul to keep living. I need your strength to stand strong in the midst of situations that require much of me. God, I come to you for help—the help that I need to face every adversity that crosses my path. God, please give me the strength that I need today so I can see another tomorrow. God, I am very tired. My heart is tired of pumping love to give. My brain is tired of producing the wisdom I need to think positively. My eyes are tired of crying tears every night.

Sa home court ko kung saan pwede at kaya kong gawin ang lahat nang walang nakakakita at walang huhusga sa akin. Because you know, even the strongest man has his weakness. It may be hidden or shown, but the fact will remain a fact. Kagaya ko. I may be strong and fearless when I am on the battlefield of rights and laws. Pero may kahinaan din ako. You may be laughing at me now. I was able to win other's battles yet I am here now, drowning in my own tears and deadly thoughts. Hindi alam ang gagawin at hindi makahanap ng lakas para maipagtanggol ang sarili.

Hindi madali para sa kaniya dahil sa kakaiba niyang pananaw na iba para sa iba. "You're not weak, Marcus you're strong leader," marahan kong sambit. Nakikita ko kung gaano niya kamahal ang nasasakupan niya, kung gaano niya gustong maramdaman ng bawat isa ang kapayaan na hindi na nila kailangang makipaglaban at ibuwis ang kanilang mga buhay. "That's the real strong leader," dagdag ko pa at saka ngumiti sa kaniya.

“And that’s where and when I understood why we need to fail sometimes in order to be strong. It’s not only because we have to protect ourselves but also because we have others to fight for. Thank you so much, Ge, for making me realize it.” Tumango-tango naman ako at niyakap ulit siya. From now on, I will vow to become stronger because I have loved ones to protect; and I will begin my promise by mastering my chi and wielding magic. •|• Illinoisdewriter •|•

Nagpaliwanag si Fane sa tanong ni Ben, "Nang pinasok ko ang Chi, naglagay ako ng isang hibla ng mental strength ko sa loob nito. Hindi niyo pa magagamit ang mental strength sa ngayon. Ang mental strength na ito ay isang hindi nakikita at misteryosong kapangyarihan. Hindi niyo ito makikita, mararamdaman at magagamit niyo lang ito kapag nakarating na kayo sa true god level.

sabi ko habang tinatapos namin ang isang corner, “buti na lang talaga dumating ka.” “Bakit?” tanong niya, hindi tumitingin. “Kasi kung hindi, baka tuluyan na akong bumagsak,” sagot ko. “Hindi ko na alam kung saan ko pa huhugutin ‘yung lakas ko.” Tumingin siya sa akin. “You’re strong, Ella. Alam mo ba ‘yon? Pero minsan, kahit ‘yung pinakamalakas, kailangan din magpahinga.”