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Life has a funny way of surprising us. We grow up with dreams and plans for how we think our future will unfold, but more often than not, life writes a very different story.
Sometimes it feels like the road we end up on is filled with twists and turns we never expected. And yet, when we pause to look back, we realize those very detours led us exactly where God wanted us to be. I know this firsthand. My life looks drastically different than I ever thought it would.
There have been seasons I thought would break me. Huge moments of loss, disappointment, and change that felt too heavy to carry and that I thought I would never be able to fight my way out of.
Moments that felt so dark, I convinced myself I would never see the light again. But through it all, I’ve saw God’s hand at work.
What felt like the end of my story was really just the beginning of a new chapter He was writing.
It’s easy to thank God when everything is going well, but it’s in the hard times that our faith is tested and strengthened.
I’ve learned that the struggles I faced weren’t meant to destroy me, but rather they were meant to grow me.
They’ve given me a deeper appreciation for the blessings I have. They’ve shown me how strong I can be with God by my side.
And most importantly, they’ve reminded me that His plan is always greater than mine. Today, I can honestly say I’m grateful for the tough times.
They shaped me into the person I am and prepared me for the life I have now. Those times taught me how to love deeply.
How to appreciate every moment I have with the people I love. They reminded me that Jesus really is the only way out of the dark.
My life may look different than the life I pictured years ago, but that’s just fine. I have been blessed beyond belief.
I know wholeheartedly that this is the life God chose for me, and I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
So to anyone walking through a season of uncertainty, just hold on.
Trust that God is still at work, even when you can’t see the bigger picture.
Life may not go as we planned, but it always goes exactly as He intended.