It can be for the good or for the bad.
Often it's painful. stressful. scary.
Sometimes it leads to rejoicing. happiness. contentment.
It all depends on how we look at it.
But in almost every circumstance, it teaches us to trust.
You see, as humans, we like to plan, prepare, and organize our lives according to our own desires and dreams.
And yes, I agree. Life can go according to our plans.
But at some point we will be hit with an unexpected turn.
And then is when we really realize that no matter how much we plan.
Or how much we prepare.
Or how organized we are.
WE ARE NOT IN CONTROL.
And that is where trust comes in.
Because no matter what happens, we know that GOD's plan is the real plan that we want to be a part of.
My life took somewhat of an unexpected turn this week.
You see. I had this plan. And it was going according to how I had it all planned.
But then, it changed.
And now I'm painfully learning to trust in the God who I know has a plan that exceeds any that I could ever dream up.
His name was Franklin. He was a sweet, old man who I had the pleasure of being a caregiver for over the last 9 or so months of his life. He passed away this past Sunday, and will be missed by many. I am thankful for the time I had to get to know him and his family. They were a blessing in my life.
It was a job I loved very much, mostly because of the people, but also because of the Convenience. It kind of spoiled me, you could say. It was the "perfect" job for me as a college student.
You see, this is where trust comes in now. I don't really have a steady job anymore, which means no steady income. But I've come to be thankful for the time I had, and trust that God has something more for me in the future.
God bless Franklin and his family.
