A Winning Hand

It’s so easy to be angry and put a negative spin on life when you’ve been dealt what seems like a losing hand. If you’re at this point, I pray that you find your way. I hope that you realize that you’ve got another hand…a WINNING hand…you just can’t play it until the round is up…so be patient because your turn is coming.

I’ve grown in the biggest way by just praying and by finally coming to an understanding. I am at peace because I trust in God and in His plan enough to say, “Okay Father, it’s in your hands, you’re my deliverer and your truth will set us free- I trust in you because ultimately you know best.” Max Lucado illustrated it well when he told a story about his daughter. His 6 year old daughter was telling her dad, Max Lucado, that she wanted him to quit his job as a preacher and become an ice cream man. She gave a compelling argument citing that “they seem so happy, giving out candy and ice-cream while listening to jolly music all day long!” But the fact is that Max was wiser and knew that his plan of being a preacher was better…and that’s how we need to look at it when we look at our life. God knows better…His plan will be better!

I use to worry a lot. I have great fears and with worries come a lot of voiced concern. This drove my husband crazy because he just couldn’t understand the anxiety I felt inside- the unpredictable or the possibility of something going wrong- literally weighed on my chest. Through time I’ve learned that worrying day in and day out will not prevent certain things from happening. I’ve learned to live in the moment- and that’s been a difficult transition for me – because it wasn’t my natural tendency. I know ultimately my true treasures are in Heaven and all the pain, suffering, disappointment and anguish we feel on earth will last only a little while in comparison to the love, laughter and perfection we’ll feel in Heaven – for eternity!

Find your peace and share it with others. Remember to love one another and make each day new!