Last night as I was laying in bed, wide awake mind you at 11:30 (when I intended to be sleeping by 1o:00) I began thinking about where I was at the very moment last year. I thanked God for his:
provisions
- And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus (Phillipians 4:19)
guidance
- In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight (Proverbs 3:6)
As well as the burdens that he carried for me on days when I had no strength to stand.
- Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:30)
I believe strongly that God brings people into your life for a reason. Sometimes for you, sometimes for them, and sometimes for everyone involved. It is very easy to let these chance exchanges and fleeting relations pass by as coincidence. Last night I had a great reminder of God's progress from an exact year ago.
[Preface - I tried to write this story down in a not-so-copy paste matter and it got lengthy. If you care nothing about slightly awkward conversations/scenarios... close the browser now.]
I was sending a text to some of my friends who were teachers wishing them a good first day. I received a text back from from my friend "Kayla" (who I really thought was Kayla at the time) stating:
"I am not in school anymore but thanks. I have no contacts anymore cuz I got a new phone. Who is this?"
I initially assumed there was a slight miscommunication and that when I replied with my name, the matter would be cleared up.
When I replied "This is Kaycee" and received a "Kaycee Who?" back, I began to question who I was talking to... not for long.
The texter then informed me who HE was and that I had the wrong number. This is the same guy who AN EXACT YEAR AGO, I had met and learned a lot about God's divine plan for my life through him. (Like even if he is "Freakin' perfect"... he is not perfect FOR YOU.) Without going into the nitty gritty details of my dating life I can confirm that this man was not "freakin' perfect - he liked the Yankees. (Should have known right there that it never would have worked out).
Last night I prayed that God would remind me of how far we have come together and he showed me instantly! (Okay, well about 4 minutes or so...) I pray that you may ask of God and experience, God willing, his immediate answer.
