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Seriously. I thought I had an idea of where some things were go-

ing in my life. But then the whole game plan changed… unannounced. It was almost like a slap in the face. You put so much effort in making something work, and then no matter what you do, it some-how becomes “stuck.”

At times, I can overanalyze the reasons of why some-thing is going wrong. I mean it’s good to think about it. Usually when things aren’t working for you at that mo-ment, it either means the time hasn’t arrived for it to come into fruition, or it’s simply not supposed to hap-pen. Eventually, the results of your continued effort and time will truly tell.

However, too much think-ing about something that isn’t working can lead to continual unrest. Unrest can make you really tired. But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength (Isaiah 40:31). So that’s what I decided to start doing. Late-ly, I’ve been turning a lot to prayer. When you are faced with a difficulty, the best per-son you can turn to is your Creator.

When you turn to God and His Word you will no-

tice something that He says in Jeremiah 32:27, “Behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for me?” When you start fo-cusing on what God has to say, you will notice that you won’t worry as much, and you will start finding clearer solutions. When you begin to pray on a regular basis, irreg-ular things will begin to hap-pen on a regular basis.

Anyone who thinks they have their whole life figured out lacks imagination. Just know that life is full of won-derful gifts – so be prepared to be surprised.

But remember this. It says in Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanks-giving let your requests be made known to God.” ∆

From the EditorSara Rozalina