One of the highlights of my life are my friendships. No doubt I believe that these people were divinely appointed to be on my path. My creator knew … my imperfections, my wild heart and where I’d need a safety net or two. That led me to this whole “what if” thought. I’m not good at recalling the names of most movies I’ve seen, but I think I’ve seen one or two with the same theme. Oh how one decision changes our path!
What if I hadn’t taken that job…
I have so many women and men of faith that have literally surrounded me like the best NFL offensive line: Prayer warriors, deliverers of only the best energy and protectors of my soul. They have been my lifeline many days.
What if I hadn’t moved into that house…
And again, God surrounded me with neighbors that are now the very thread that connects and creates the fabric of not only my life, but that of my children… and eventually their children.
What if I hadn’t taken that trip…
I didn’t really want to go on that first women in business trip (an almost annual affair now) I’m busy… had young kids… insert every excuse… I exchanged those excuses for a plane ticket to the most beautiful destination: a circle of the strongest business women and some who just two months ago circled my son and his new wife in celebration of their marriage. They have become yet another life support for me.
I could play this out for another dozen or more stories, but my goal is always to be brief in my hope to stir your soul a bit.
What is the “what if” for you? Where do you need to stop and just be grateful for that path God has you on?! What potential meeting, trip, move, or other decision are you working through? Just imagine what might be on the other side of that!
I sit in gratitude today and I am so thankful for each of you. Have a deeply incredible week. I know it’s winter but the sun shines literally everywhere!
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