Everything Happens For A Reason...

We are only in the second month of the year and I already feel like I've had so many hurdles to jump. Last year was a pretty amazing year, but this year has just been one big battle. When I get hit with hard times I definitely stop and pray and then I carry on through music. I love The Preacher's Wife Soundtrack and tonight is no exception. My favorite song is Hold On, Help Is On the Way but I already posted that video so I will post a different video that is a little more fitting for this post:

I definitely feel like I am on a long journey. I have been dealing with burdens for a while now, but today has been super hard on me. When I initially heard the news I definitely shed a few tears right then and there, but was able to gain my composure again. Afterwards I did what most kids would do and called up my mom to basically say life isn't fair lol. I know everything happens for a reason and nine times out of ten we don't understand the why's right then and there. I have recently taken a look back at my life and thought about all the things I had prayed for in the past and how what I wanted for the most part didn't happen. I now look back and I can honestly say I am so happy those things did not happen. Everything turned out just fine in the end and I ended up even happier in life. I keep telling myself that eventually this storm will eventually blow over and I will be able to take a look back and say, "Whew!" I honestly don't know what's in the Lord's plans for me and Maddy but I do know He has one. I know that He is in control and there is NOTHING impossible to Him. I know that He has provided for Maddy and me thus far and He will continue to do so from here on out. I do know that EVERYTHING works together for the good and I have seen that proven true. I know what I want to happen in my life, but the question is...is it what He wants? I do know that when we call on Him, He will be there...may not come when we want but He's always on time...I will end with my favorite song :)

Ok I gotta post one more...I mean can't leave out a great song can we?