My Way or the Highway

"God, give me what I need, even if it's
not what I want. Because Your plan is better
than mine, ALWAYS!
But I need Your help to handle the
disappointments, the unexpected twists,
and the unforeseen obstacles. With an
attitude that's pleasing to You, and a
spirit that is teachable. Because You don't
do things for no reason. You masterfully
orchestrate our circumstances to show us things, teach us important lessons, and to
shape us into someone who is more like
Yourself. You are at work even when we aren't
paying attention."

We're convinced that, "God couldn't possibly be involved in this situation I am in.What am I going to do?...." But something great happens when we seek God's face diligently. When we look closely, or even stop to look at all, we will see that God has been in it from the beginning. He never stepped away or got distracted, which is more than we can say for ourselves.
I've learned that life isn't always predictable. (Yes, it's taken me this long to figure it out:) Things don't always turn out how you plan. But I have also been learning that God's purposes are always good, and He is always reliable.
God alone, His promises and His character, is the one thing that does NOT change.
When we begin to realize that the situations and circumstances we find ourselves in are not random, and begin to see that not only does God know what's going on, but He is the one in control, our lives aren't so scary anymore. Though terrible things still happen, and life isn't always comfortable, we understand that God has a purpose in it. With this in mind even the mundane, painful, and undesirable experiences of life can be purposeful and exciting. Exciting because we get to see another piece of God's plan unfold. We may not understand it right away; but as sure as He got us through it, we know that His purpose was also accomplished in it.
It's a chance to exercise your faith. Stretch your commitment. An opportunity to spend one more day PROVING that faithfulness and goodness of your GOD!
This is what I believe James 1:2-4 is talking about.

" My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;
Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing."

Taking JOY in the trying of your faith, because it builds spiritual character which is way more valuable than momentary comfort. Each thing that you go through is a unique part of His plan for you. He orchestrates out circumstances to make us into all He wants us to be. . . the good and the bad. He work it all together for good.

So, will you trust Him?...Even when things don't go your way?

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