I was reflecting more today on the statement of “God’s ways are not our ways”. While it is true that I – we all – go through difficult times, there are also times when things work out marvelously. When I am able to put my circumstances in God’s hands, there have been numerous times when I am amazed at how they are resolved. I may think I know how I would like a situation to be, but sometimes it ends up so much better than I ever anticipated. One example is my mom’s last stay in the hospital. I was preparing for the worst and just hoping that she would be able to come home. I figured I would do my best to handle whatever condition she would be in. Not only did she come home, she has been thriving gradually but steadily – even with some setbacks. At physical therapy today, she was able to move and maneuver in ways I didn’t think she would be able to. She felt the same way and was amazed at how much she could do. Moments like that make me incredibly grateful.

I Found God today reflecting on how His ways can be more life-giving than I anticipate.