Things have been going really well lately. I am totally enjoying 2005! My children are doing well. My oldest has had difficulties, especially at school, at times in the past, but this year he has been doing awesome. I’m so proud of him. My new job is great! I love the atmosphere (each morning I come to work and walk into a garden – not too bad!), and the people in my office are great to work with. I know it’s not going to be perfect, but the change of scenery has been incredibly refreshing and energizing. My relationships with some people in particular are doing really well. And I’ve been able to connect more with some friends that I haven’t spoken to as much in the past. I feel good about myself. I’m enjoying who I am and I’m having a lot of fun.
In the past, my internal reaction to all this ‘good stuff’ would be to brace myself for the next difficulty that would come my way, not expecting anything good to last too long. But God chastised me about this attitude a few weeks ago. It’s a lack of trust in my God that would lead me to try to prepare for the worst. Will my life always be roses? No. But God is the One who is leading me through this life. He knows what’s ahead and He is faithful to prepare me for what’s in store. I miss out on His blessings when I spend my time worrying about what might happen next. I don’t want to do that anymore. God has given me these blessings for right now, so I’m going to enjoy them!