" When I struggle, it's usually not because of the specifics of my circumstances so much as a failure to trust in God's goodness to me. Deep down, I struggle to believe that God has what is best for m. It's why I want to control my own life and my own narrative instead of surrendering to vulnerability and being real. "

― Melanie Shankle , On the Bright Side: Stories about Friendship, Love, and Being True to Yourself