Didn't See That One Coming

One thing I'm not particularly great at is planning ahead.  I'm more of a "swing by your pants", "one day at a time" kind of person.  Quite an oxymoron for someone who also hates very much being caught off guard or unprepared.  One of my favorite quotes (and my children will tell you they've heard a hundred times) is, "It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it."  I would just prefer to keep plenty of whatever "it" is on hand now so that I don't HAVE to plan ahead.

The problem with not looking ahead though, is that you often don't see what's coming until it's right smack in your face.  Talk about being caught off guard and unprepared!

That's when I'm so thankful for a Father who not only sees ahead for me, but he has everyday of my life planned out.  So, no matter what may hit me in the face tomorrow, no matter how unexpected, I know it didn't catch HIM off guard.  He knows exactly what to do and where to go.  It's my job just to follow Him.

Psalm 28:7  The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.