Even the strong ones can feel weak and also need rest and shelter

The Strong Ones

In life, some people are naturally born the strong type, and some are trained to be strong. I do not mean those with strong huge muscular body stature, what I mean here are people with solid mental and emotional ability to cope and pull through alone when challenges hit them left and right. Whether in friendship or relationship with people, there bound to be one party who is the stronger one and the other party can confidently count on him/her, sort of a tower to lean on when problem arises.

Some people are born the strong superhero type.

I, for one, are being categorized as strong one by my friends and family. I am not sure how it happens, but people naturally think "I will be alright" or "I can handle it" when there is obstacle coming my way. Maybe....just maybe I am a person who does not talk much about my challenge or complain about a negative situation and it gives people the perception that "I am always alright". The pros are people will be less lightly worry about you, hence you will not be interrogated daily. But the cons are real too, that I may fall into self-pity and life can be lonely when you beat through the storm by yourself, also people tend rely on you too much for support.

Sometimes, I can feel lonely when I walk through the wilderness, yet I am still alright.

What I learn as the strong-type person

It is okay to be not okay sometimes
You don't have to help everyone that comes your way
It is alright to say "No" when you are incapable to help
Cry when you need to.
Always have a time for yourself.
Lower down your expectation on yourself and also on others. Remember not all can be strong all the time. So, don't judge.
That you can't please everyone.
Set your boundaries clearly. "Yes" means "Yes". "No" means "No".
Learn to rest, relax and if need to, do not be shy to call for help. People are actually willing to help the strong one too.
God is your main source of strength and He is the main shelter and strong tower.

How I look to God when I feel weak

There are few promises in the Bible that I will never fail to medidate on and it always give me much assurance and strength for daily life.

Psalm 91:1-4 Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.

Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.

And there are three songs by Hillsong that I will use to worship as I give my heart to Him, give Him all my burden in exchange for joy, freedom and strength. 😍

Made Me Glad

You Are Faithful

You Are My Strength

The other day, I saw one strong vehicle taking its rest and shelter, without hesitation I took a photo of it as it symbolises me (vehicle photography for Hive account@photocontests).