It’s a wonderful life…

All I can do is place my trust in Him. I understand that life doesn’t always unfold as we expect, and there are moments when I create chaos for myself. I make mistakes, say the wrong things, or, out of impatience, try to control or manipulate situations. Yet, I find myself longing for things to change or for progress to happen more quickly. I envy what others have and continually pray for God to lead me to a different place or circumstance. It’s easy to believe that the grass is greener on the other side—at least it is for me.

As a child, I often dreamed of being rich. Growing up in a family that didn’t have much, we were still filled with love and happiness. Yet, I held onto the hope that I would somehow achieve great wealth. Now, reflecting on my life, I realize how rich I truly am and how much God has blessed me. Throughout my life’s journey, He has been providing for and caring for me. I was so focused on what lay beyond the fence that I overlooked the blessings, the people, and even the struggles that have shaped my path to that comfortable green spot.

God is in control! I haven’t missed anything. I am rich, and I am blessed by God. I am precisely where He wants me to be, and I always have been. Sometimes, we become so fixated on our desired destination that we neglect to appreciate the experiences and lessons along the journey. I see it clearly now—I am “the richest man in town.”

Thank you, Lord, it is a wonderful life.