Preparedness

Something that I have been seeking with God is preparedness.  I am such a planner, but I can't possibly plan for every contingency.  Therefore, when I am met with something that is an obstacle in my path, I am stumped and cannot seem to fathom the "why" of its occurrance.  In living in preparedness, God is teaching me that He has given me the opportunities to lean on Him in moments of confusion.  He has given me perspective through the situations in my life that are very applicable in dealing with road blocks.  The biggest learning has been that God is prepared for my unplannable inconvenience.  Unfortunately, I have to be reminded of this often.  I am learning to trust in Him more and I'm learning to turn my confusion over to Him a little quicker each time.  It is having joy in every circumstance.  It is moving forward with Jesus, even when the road block seems too monstrous to pass.  It is trusting in God's preparedness in any and every circumstance.  For this planner, that is peace.