TAILORED

It never ceases to amaze me how often life seems to unfold in ways that reveal God's will. And how often the way it unfolds is not quite the way we expect.

Not that we necessarily get a choice. But there are times when it really does bring us frustration.

Now that comes from being focused on thinking we can plan everything in life. And be in control.

I think there are times when God truly does the opposite of what we want just to keep us from assuming we can do what we want. I do see that as harmful.

It can be humbling. It can make us see things different. And that is a good way of learning.

Might be painful if we always are hung up on being in charge. And I've known so many who really get so stressed out when something unexpected happens.

Would there be a situation where God will honor our plans? Yes. There are plenty of times when He will honor our prayers.

It doesn't even have to be for something spiritual. For He cares about in all areas of our lives.

Course the assumption is that we really will always bring things to Him in prayer. I wish I could say I always do that.

But I know I'm guilty of making plenty of decisions where I didn't. And when they don't work out, I do try and accept the blame.

I heard about a time when a person made several hasty decisions. And just assume God would bless.

Instead, the person ended in having several disasters occur. Then asked for prayer. Which in no place did the individual say it was my fault.

I'm not sure God appreciates when we ask for help, but never seek His wisdom first. Sort of like let me do things my way, but then please fix my mistakes later.

However, at times it does seem to come out that way. I am grateful that the Lord is more forgiving than we are.

And that He does bring grace to our wayward moments. I don't want to try and imagine what things would be like if He didn't.

Just keep being grateful that he spares us at times what we deserve.