Life will throw you a million reasons to stress out, cry & throw a fit, but the reality is, that is LIFE, life is messy, life doesn't always makes sense, its confusing and soon as you think you have it all figured out, life will knock you on your feet and you'll end up praying on your knees once again. At the end of the day every one is fighting a different battle, but sometimes you just need to let go and fight your own. I think of life as a puzzle, there are many pieces and not all of them look the seem, like our seasons, but they end up making one big masterpiece, that is you. You are a master piece and precious to God. You are not forever stuck from your past hurts, problems and adversities, because when you know the one who made you, you will see that life is pretty good. God protects his children, but that does not mean everything will always go smoothly all of the time, he is also practical and logical.
It is easy to get super stressed especially with everything that can consume us, worries, failues, mistakes, arguments with loved ones, money etc., but remember you have got to just let go, breathe and remember he is your peace he says, his peace is a gift to you. You dont have to work for it,it is freely given. Another major problem I have had to learn this past year is that other peoples battles, are theirs to fight. You can not be a savior, but you can trust him to help those you love. A verse I love says, Be still and know that I am God. Be still means just that dont move, be still, trust him, give it to him to fight for others, it is not your job and thers enough stress in life to worry about others day after day.
Its okay to focus on yourself, its okay to step back and re evaluate your life, no matter what it looks like. It is okay to struggle and it is okay to love yourself! As Gods creation you are not made to hate yourself and help others. He said love your neighbor as you love yourself, so you are meant to love yourself too! Not just God, not just others, love you too! And watch what amazing,powerful things he can do through you, alongside you and ahead of you! He can be the lover of your soul, the anchor of hope and the spine in your back!