I want what I want

Have you ever thought you wanted something and that was all you could think about? As a kid, was there ever that one big item you wanted for Christmas that just never came? Maybe your parents didn't have the money, maybe it was a hot item and the stores completely sold out, or maybe it was something your parents knew wasn't good for you.

I think our Father God works in this way. As our Father, He is not always going to give us everything we want or ask for. He knows what is best for us, and he desires for us to trust Him and to grow in our walk and increase our faith each day.

Last year I was struggling with wanting different things out of life and I found that it is true where you place your thoughts, your heart will be. If you're spending too much time thinking about something you really want, you tend to forget about all the wonderful and amazing things God has placed in your life.

It's almost kinda funny how He can carefully place events in our path that help move our feet when we're stuck. Does it make it any easier to let go? No, but we can find so much peace knowing He loves us, He understands our pain, and He is looking out for our best interest at all times.

If you are struggling with something and it's just not happening or your prayers have not been answered, don't give up. God hears your cries and He has a great plan for you. His plans are not always revealed when we are in the middle of the struggle because there's no doubt we would try to change our path if we could see every speed bump and pot hole up ahead.
When we reel it in and put our focus on the blessings in our life today and not what we hope for someday, He can reveal things in a new light.

Keep trusting, keep praying and keep the faith!