God Knows the Way

     The last few days I've been very aware of one of my greatest blessings; the people in my life. I have an amazing family. Godly parents, a crazy younger brother, more cousins than I can count and a super fun Grama who won't admit that I'm her favorite child. I have the most amazing friends I could ever imagine. My Pastor, pastor's wife, Youth Pastor and his wife are tremendous examples of a Godly life. As I've thought about this I've also been thinking about my life a few years ago. Most of my friends were an 8 hour drive away from where I live, and since we were trying to move to Tennessee and kind of had two churches, I felt pretty misplaced and downright lonely sometimes. Back then all I wanted was for our move to happen and to continue my life there. But then we started going to our church here, and suddenly it was home. I had everything I had been praying for and but nothing I had wanted. 

    God was watching everything that had happened. He knew I needed to start my life out going to our small church here in New York, He knew I needed the lessons I would learn there. He knew that I needed my church in Tennessee to grow, test, and teach me. He knew I needed to go through waiting time to learn to rely on Him, and He knew I would never be happier than I am now at my church. He knew I would get my first job and love it. He knew I would get my first violin student. He knew I would find two amazing people who are the best friends I've ever had at this church. He knew it all. He looked every time I cried and told Him I was lonely. Every time I was hurt or lonely He would say, just wait. I love you, my plan is perfect. Be patient. Just wait and see what I have planned. 

    One of my best friends is one of my cousins. I didn't meet him until I was 14. He lives in Kentucky so it was little wonder that we hadn't been around each other. Then his Grandfather passed away and the funeral was in Rhode Island. I didn't want to go. I didn't know this great uncle who had passed away, I didn't know any of the family, and it was a long drive. But my parents decided to go. Looking back now, I know that if we hadn't gone, I would've missed out on an amazing friend.

All this to tell you; Gods got this. He DOES have a plan, He loves you and He knows exactly where you need to be and when you need to be there. No matter how horrible things seem to be going, God's working out your story one step at a time. Trust Him- He knows the way.