December 21, 2011

Life & Plans & Dreams

True to my Type 2 nature, I am a girl who loves having a plan. I love knowing what the next step in life is and I feel comforted when I can see what is ahead of me.

I'm normal...we all make plans, right? And most of the time, the small plans work. Sometimes, the big plans work, and sometimes they don't. In fact, I feel like most of the time, the big plans don't pan out the way I envisioned things.
Coming home after a semester of college, I sat and thought. I looked at the pictures of graduation on my dresser in my room. I went back to that blissful night in May. I still feel like I can remember the exact thoughts and plans I had. I could see the future ahead of me and it was bright and glorious. It was filled with dates, and lots of close, new girlfriends. It was filled with lots of studying, and lots of good grades. It was filled with the moment of sitting on my floor back at home after the first semester and being absolutely content with life.

And yet, tonight, I sat, and I thought, and really, none of those things happened. Not a single one. How did that work out? It's just kinda... life.

I have lots of dreams and plans (college, traveling, eventually marriage). Somehow, Heavenly Father will be able to sort them all out and send me the ones I need and really want. And isn't that something to be grateful for? He has a special plan for me! As long as I am doing what's right, He will lead and guide me. I just have to have faith.

Eventually, everything will all just work out, because that's what happens in life- things work out. I just have to put my trust and faith in the Lord's plan.

1 comment:

Jill said...

Amen Sister. Everything will work out for the best! Not just good...but for the BEST! Heavenly Father has great plans and blessing for your life. You are amazing and I am blessed to be called your mom. I love you. Thanks for coming home. I love it when you are home. Mom