But the waves are calling out my name
And they laugh at me
Reminding me of all the times I've tried before and failed
The waves they keep on telling me
Time and time again.
"Boy, you'll never win!"
"You'll never win!"

Chorus:
But the voice of truth tells me a different story
The voice of truth says, "Do not be afraid!"
The voice of truth says, "This is for My glory"
Out of all the voices calling out to me
I will choose to listen and believe the voice of truth

-Casting Crowns, "The Voice of Truth"

It so easy to listen to the voices in life that tell us we will never win or that we will never be able to push forward and get through the mud that is making it so difficult. But God's voice is always there saying "You can do this, I will give you strength!" It is a place of rest...I don't know about you, but I get weary in constantly doing battle...but when I listen to God's voice, He gives me His rest and peace in things. We get used to the other voices...they are familiar...but living in that life of defeat will kill your soul. In the armour of God passage I love the phrase, "and after you have done everything, to stand." Sometimes the battle is too much...and all we can do is stand, knowing that God is in control of it all and will be the strength in our legs that holds us up. We are His kids...He's for us...and what's even cooler is that He's in us and we are in His hands. Doesn't mean that it will turn out exactly how I want it to, but I know it will turn out the way God wants it to, which is ultimately better and more full of joy and life.