Personal Narrative: Overcoming Obstacles In My Life

Many obstacles have matured me throughout my life. Just in the past year I have had numerous setbacks and hardships. These things have caused me some real trouble. Anyone who knew me last year knows that I dropped pretty low. The worst thing I have ever been through was last year when I had an abundance of depression problems. Yes I know, I do not seem at all like I have suffered from depression. Last year I had some trouble with one of my teachers. I will not mention his name, however I will say that I can happily say that I will never have a football coach as a teacher again. This teacher made it so hard for me to succeed in school. I have no clue what leads people to heckle kids in the band, but apparently we have many people in our school that take pride in it. I had to listen to this teacher pester me all semester. Accompanying this teacher there were various students that did the same thing. Again, why is it a thing for jocks to be the rudest students in the school. I have always heard that you do not judge a book by its cover, so I try not to do that. I will always give any sports …show more content…
Most people would think that it was a time I just need to forget. I would disagree. These troubles brought me to know Jesus. Anytime I had a problem I would go to my bible and read verses to make myself feel better. Knowing that you have someone who will love you no matter what you look like is a great feeling. Jesus is how I survive in this terrible world. I look back on this situation and I think why was I worrying about what other people thought about my life. I live my life for one person only. I love to share my story with other people. It encourages them to seek a life with Jesus. I certainly am happy all of that happened. Now I am leading the worship band at my church. I am happy to be living my life by Jesus. There are so many people that I can thank for this new life. God is who I live for and I am happy that I have