Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Expectations and Realizations

When I started this blog, I really was so excited and just KNEW I was going to blog often. I think I probably expected to have time to write weekly, sometimes daily. What was I thinking? Hardly anyone reads this, I write sporatically, it is full of useless chatter, what is the point? Well, I have to realize that there is a purpose in here somewhere.
I am on a journey. At different points in my life, I have felt like I was just so sure of what was going to happen, that I could handle it, and that I was totally in control. Isn't that the time that my Father steps in and says... tap tap tap (on my shoulder), WHOOOOO is in control? Hmm? Is it you or is it Me? The realization that He is in control is a 2 edged sword. It is hard for me to give Him control, but once I do, the relief is often tangible. He is so good.
When I look back on this year, I realize how many expectations that I have had going in and the Lord, thank goodness, took care of things. It is amazing how he can orchestrate something that is so incredibly better that we could have imagined, just as He has promised.
Expect to realize that our God is amazing and His hands are more powerful than all the days of our planning could ever be.

Be Blessed. Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday, Jesus!