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Thank You! {a.k.a. NOT}

I can't imagine what I would have done. . .
or where I would be if I had gotten "my way."
Thank You so much for NOT giving it to me! 
I believe it's the reason that right now- at this moment. . . I am free!

 {From stress, drama. . . just FOOLISHNESS!}


I've heard it a million times.
"The way to make YOU laugh is to tell you my plans." 
I must have been a comedian in Your eyes.
As many times as I thought I knew what I was doing and what I wanted. . .
I had/have to remember that You know better.
I can find Your Will for me in Your love letter.


So thank You for NOT giving what I thought I wanted.
Thank you for keeping me! It's caused me to appreciate what I already had! 
If it wasn't for Your grace-
If it wasn't for your love. . .
I would probably have had enough! 

 I've seen how easy it is for us to get caught up in our own desires.
We become content with "quick fixes" instead of waiting patiently for what You have planned.
We must realize that You know best! 
You don't want us to simply settle for less.


That's why I'm praying for You to allow me to remain in Your grace.
I know the journey will not always be easy, but the reward will be worth it. 
I'm excited to see what you have planned for me.
I know it will be more than I could even believe!


Thank You again for all You have {not} done, are {not} doing, and will {not} do!
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