Change and Growth

The circumstances of our lives seldom live up to our expectations or desires. However, in each circumstance we are offered an opportunity for growth or change, a chance for greater understanding of life's heights and pitfalls. Each time we choose to lament what isn't, we close the door on the invitation to a better existence.



No matter what is going on in my life I know God only wants the best for me. My job is to suit up and show up and do the next right thing. No matter what it is I will always be a better person if I do his will and not the will of my ego.
We simply don't know just what's best for us. Our vision is limited. Less so today than yesterday, but limited still. The experiences we are offered will fail to satisfy our expectations because we expect so much less than God has planned for us in the days ahead.

I can’t see the entire picture so this is why I am not to judge.

We get what we need, in the way of relationships, adventures, joys and sorrows, today and every day. Celebrating what we get and knowing there is good in it eases whatever trial we are undergoing. We are cared for, right now. We need not lament what we think we need. We do have what we need. We will always get what we need, when we need it.


Sometimes I fight to get what I think I need. God wants me to stay in the flow of life and not to fight it. He knows the bigger picture and knows I am going to be taken care of by him.

I will breathe deeply and relax. At this moment my every need is being attended to. My life is unfolding exactly as it should.

This is my challenge today. Like the serenity prayer says, the wisdom to know the difference. If I live my life from here peace is mine no matter if it feels like the house is falling down all around me.