Ups and Downs...

You know, life is full of ups and downs. This year is no different... and it's only February. :) It's crazy to think of how each and every day turns out so differently from the way we planned. You know there's a quote that says "We plan and God laughs." I really feel like that is so true. I bet He looks down and thinks we're so silly. I don't know about you- but I am a planner. That's just my nature. I am not a spur of the moment person nor will I ever be. I hate when plans get changed at the last minute or messed up in some way or another. I used to be really bad about it, but have learned to let a lot of things go. I'm not as bad about getting bent out of shape about plans anymore. The things is, I think we plan to give us a sense of purpose. Granted, only God knows what's really going to happen and I am trusting in Him to lead me and, when He sees fit, mess up my plans. lol I know in my heart that His plans are far better than mine could ever be. It's hard to let go and give it to God sometimes... I won't lie... all the time. lol It's so hard! I keep telling myself that He has a plan for me. I keep telling other people that. Other people keep telling me that- but it doesn't make it any easier! lol It's just so hard. I feel like I'm nearing a deadline and things aren't done. I feel like that a lot. I feel rushed and stressed over my current situation. I need to stop. I need to soak it all in, take a deep breath, and LET IT GO!

All I can say is that I am thankful that God has blessed me with a husband who can take my stress and let it roll right off him. It doesn't stress him out. I'm so glad! He is such a strong man. I am so thankful for him.

Here I go again... planning my future like it makes a difference. I'm going to job fairs this month and emailing everyone I know about possible jobs... it's like my mom tells me all the time- faith without works is dead. I have faith enough to move mountains... now all I need is the works.

Here's the song I've been listening to...

Blessed Be Your Name
In the land that is plentiful
Where Your streams of abundance flow
Blessed be Your name

Blessed Be Your name
When I'm found in the desert place
Though I walk through the wilderness
Blessed Be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be Your name
When the sun's shining down on me
When the world's 'all as it should be'
Blessed be Your name

Blessed be Your name
On the road marked with suffering
Though there's pain in the offering
Blessed be Your name

Every blessing You pour out
I'll turn back to praise
When the darkness closes in, Lord
Still I will say

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your name
Blessed be the name of the Lord
Blessed be Your glorious name

You give and take away
You give and take away
My heart will choose to say
Lord, blessed be Your name