this is, by far, the hardest thing I've had to deal with in a LONG time...

What do you really do when all of your hopes and dreams come crashing down? Is it really so easy to just trust in the Lord and his works. I'm sure most of you have heard of this saying before:

"I believe everything happens for a reason. People change so you can learn how to let go. Things go wrong, so that you appreciate them when they're right. You believe lies, so you eventually learn to trust no one but yourself, and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together"

I have analyzed this statement over and over and over again. I keep telling myself "if things are meant to be, they will be" but it still doesn't feel like enough. I feel like I'm doubting God and that's the LAST thing I want to do. 

Line #1: Agreed. I DO believe everything happens for a reason. Things do not just happen. God does have a plan for us and in that plan it is man's choice whether he wants to follow in God's footsteps.

"In that day that God created man, He made him in the likeness of God" -Genesis 5:1. 

Line #2: This one, I'm kind of stuck on. A lot of people change. They grow and love and adapt to their environment. However, what shouldn't change is their unconditional love for God. I've tried very hard to hang on to sooo many people in my life that have hurt me and now that I have let go, it is crazy to see how ALL OF THE SUDDEN some of those people are coming back into my life. I think that God has brought them back so that I can forgive them of their sins. 

"For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you" -Matthew 6:14

Line #3: I usually do not feel like I take advantage of situations but this line, to me, represents that everyone, at some point, has taken advantage of someone or something. NO ONE is perfect. Everyone has sinned in SOME way, shape or form before. I do not have regrets in my life but I do realize that I have taken advantage of people before and I have not been as thankful as I should be for some stuff in my life.
"Giving thanks always for all the things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ" -Ephesians 5:20

Line #4: I do trust myself but that's not the only person. I trust God also. Lies are just another thing in life. People are going to lie, it's just a fact. It is something everyone has to deal with and it is a shame that when people try to tell the truth, it is doubted. All because there are so many lying sinners in the world, people do not believe those who speak of the truth only. I trust God and myself right now in my life and THAT IS IT.
"And those who know Your name will put their trust in You; For You, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You" -Psalm 9:10

Line #5: I believe this also. Good things fall apart, so better things can fall together. Okay, I can buy that. BUT what happens when the best thing that has EVER happened to you falls apart? Now that is a question I don't quite have the answer to yet. 

"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand"  -Isaiah 41:10

Of course keep in mind, these are all my personal opinions with the help of the bible of course. I'm really going through one of the hardest things I can imagine right now and I'm trying my hardest to just let God lead the way. I know that he will keep me safe and allow me to live in happiness and peace someday...