Let Him Lead

Everything in life has a reason.

You lose a loved one... for a reason.

You meet a new friend... for a reason.

You even fall in love (and possibly have your heart broken)... for a reason.

There is so much more to this life than I think we comprehend.  Sometimes we can't see where the path will end.  What is our destination?  Are we going to make it there in one piece?  What lessons will we learn along the way?

I believe there is a lesson in everything we go through.  We can learn something from everything if we will but simply open our hearts and listen.

So much has happened to me in the last few years... It's amazing the difference just a year--a month--can make.  I look back on my life and marvel at the path it has taken.  I can see the Lord's hand interwoven throughout so much of it that I cannot adequately put into words my feelings.

There are no coincidences in this life.  We go through experiences (whether good or bad) for a reason.

Walking along the path of life can be difficult and challenging at times.  We may even stumble and lose our way for a while.  But if we exercise our faith, and just believe, we can come back to the path.

I try not to think of all the challenges and decisions I must face in the next ten years.  The different possibilities overwhelm me and I begin to doubt (especially about marriage and childbearing and then raising those children who will eventually go out into the world).

Then, I take a deep breath...

...and tell myself that everything will be alright.

As long as I remain faithful, and diligently strive to stay close to the Lord, He will guide me and walk beside me, leading me along this path of life.  He will strengthen during times of struggle.  He will comfort in time of sorrow.  But most of all, He will always be only a prayer away.

I know that with Him by my side, I will be able to accomplish many things I couldn't do otherwise.  He will be my rock, my foundation.

As much as I love having control over my life, I realize I must let Him gently guide me along and I will eventually reach my desired destination.

I realize there is a reason my mother passed away last year.  I continue to learn lessons from not only the experience, but also the type of life she lived.

I realize that many friends have come into my life for a reason, and many have left footprints on my heart that continue to linger...

I realize that the relationships I have had (both good and bad) happened for a reason.  I have learned so many things from those relationships, especially about myself.

I know that more of my loved ones will eventually go the way of all the Earth, but the Lord will always strengthen me.

I know more friends will come and go along the way, but the Lord will always be the friend who stays.

I know the relationships I have in the future will all prepare me for the one everlasting relationship I long to have, but the Lord will always be there to comfort me during times of heartache.

So let the Lord lead.  Let Him be the one you lean on.  Let Him be the one you go to for advice and counsel.

For He will give you everything.

Let Him lead.  You never know the amazing journey He will take you on.

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