We cannot make bargains for blisses,
Nor catch them like fishes in nets;
And sometimes the thing our life misses
Helps more than the thing which it gets.
For good lieth not in pursuing,
Nor gaining of great nor small,
But just in the doing and doing
As we would be done by is all.
—Alice Gary.
Life, so very precious, so very short, can be full of wonder. When I started out in life, I had so many plans, so many things I wanted to do. Reflecting on my life, I feel as if my life has been planned, not by me, but by God.
Why do I believe that? Well, looking back, nothing I planned really worked out. Somehow God steered me in different directions, directions that were way better than anything I had in mind. Since I really like my life, I think God's way was better. I guess he knows me pretty well, better than I do myself.
Having said that, I need to be honest here. My initial start in life went completely wrong. In fact, many of my decisions in my youth went down a path better left alone. My earlier life was a great example of what not to do. The last thing I want is for people to think I had this life that was all sunshine and lollipops. Nothing could be further from the truth.
The amazing thing here is that each bad decision I made, God righted me up setting me on the right path. I would veer away somewhere on the road and once again, He would pick me up placing me where I needed to be. You see, God takes the evil and turns it for good every single time!
In January, I will be turning 60, a major event for sure! Hoq did I get here? Only by the Grace of God. I have overcome many obstacles, many losses and many blessings, but none of that I did on my own. I owe my life, my family and all I have to the almighty. I cannot imagine going through those 60 years without my Lord and Savior. Thank you, Lord, for walking it with me.
Have a Blessed day everyone.
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