We need to think creatively about how the future can unfold. And we need to free ourselves from the unrealistic expectation of fraudulent certainty. Circumstances will change, new decisions points will appear, and there will be times in our lives when the next step is unclear. Understanding this tension is critical. It is the difference between you possessing a plan and a plan possessing you

 

“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”

One of my favorite phrases ever is “But God..”

And it’s always found in only the best stories.

Earlier this year, I was pumped and primed, heading in one direction for a number of months when suddenly I hit this awful wall and everything seemed to be falling apart. My grand plans were shattered, leaving me with a searing sting of uncertainty, pain, loss and confusion. Everything I worked so hard for seemed to collapse. A total re-routing of my plans, massive upheaval and last minute scrambling brought me to a place in life I never thought I’d end up and never saw coming.   Continue reading “But God” »