March 17

For many reasons that I can't possibly cover in a meaningful way right now (because there are myriad and I'm in the beginning stages of an allergy-eye induced double-dose of Benadryl), I've always been bothered by situations that seem unfair. I might even say overly bothered. And I'm especially bugged when they involve my friends or my kiddos.

I was talking about and reflecting on those feelings with Adam over dinner this evening. I said a lot of things I probably shouldn't have said (because honestly, I'm kind of mean when I'm mad), but in a nutshell, here's my conclusion: If anything is going to make me lose sight of Jesus and start to sink into the water like Peter (Matthew 14), it's going to be the notion that a circumstance is unfair.

As I sat there lost in my frustrations, a thought came to me. And then after a few seconds, probably because it didn't really register the first time, I heard it again, this time a bit louder. 

"What is meant for you will be yours."

I remember telling Abby a version of that truth during one of her finals weeks in high school. She was particularly stressed that she'd fail an exam and then not get into college. And I told her that she wouldn't fail to get into the school God had planned for her to attend. (She seemed to calm down after that but I don't know if it was my revelation or something else that eased her fears.)

And that truth still applies to today's situations. If God wants something for you, you will desire it. And He will clear your path (or help you to overcome obstacles that try to impede your progress). I forget that blessing far too often. So today, I'm grateful that He reminded me that He has our paths laid out for us, and to not worry over what we cannot control.