Drawing Nearer

So much happens in the course of a  lifetime.  People come and people go.  Jobs come and jobs go.  You visit places and gain a bit of insight.  Here is what I'm learning.  As you grow and change, life takes on interesting turns.  It never seems to go where you think it might, or at least it often doesn't turn out to your expectations.  This is not a bad thing.  I often find that the most unexpected moments are the biggest learning experiences.  They challenge who you are, your faith, what you've learned, and your expectations.  Those challenges are meant to bring you in closer to Jesus.  We are not always looking to be close to Him when life is going like we thought it would.  Instead, we need the struggle to draw us nearer to the heart of God.  Change is good.  The unexpected is good.  Challenge is good.  Drawing nearer to Jesus is best.