Have you ever asked for something over and over again hoping that God would finally answer your prayers? If you answered yes to this, then you are human. We are all guilty of asking God for the desires that each of us has because we think that we know what is best.
In James 4:15, it says "Instead you ought to say, 'If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.'" It is much easier said than done, but we have to realize that if it is God's will, it will be done. I always catch myself smiling because God will send me people at the right time or will take away people when I most desperately need him to.
I never quite understood why he would want to take away people in my life who I thought were going to be there forever. However, whenever I look back, I can tell that he did it because he needed my heart to heal and grow. The purpose of those people in my life was filled, and I needed to move onto a new chapter. I am forever thankful that he decided to take away the unnecessary pain.
Whenever I stopped asking to fulfill things that I really want and desire, I started to receive many different gifts. I started to have a change of heart because I was really trusting in God's plan. I ended up meeting new people who have given me countless reasons to smile every day. My friendships have never been better, and I have seen myself being given opportunities I never asked for.
I have read quite a few articles lately that have talked about God putting you through tough situations. He does this because he has a purpose for it. He is allowing you to not get what you always want but preparing you for what you need.
I've never been someone who is comfortable with letting things happen. If you know me, I am a planner. I am someone who likes to know exactly what will happen each day of the week and try to plan it out weeks in advance. However, I have found myself being more spontaneous because I don't know everything. I don't know when something big in my life is going to pop up.
God continues to remind me to live in the moment and love others every step of the way. If my focus is on God, then I shouldn't have to worry about my plans for the future or my plans for tomorrow. He will guide me, and if I need something or someone, he will bring it to me at the right time.
His timing is incredible. Before we were even born, he had our whole lives planned out. He knows exactly where we will be in twenty years and all he wants from us is to follow him. Trusting in his plan may be hard at first, but it is well worth it.
