third time's a charm

Today is my third day of blogging and I seem to be getting the hang of things. I'm sort of hoping for someone to read this and get others to follow along. But who knows, God has a plan in all things and i'm sure has a plan with something as simple as this blog!

As Thursday approaches (the day i'm getting my wisdom teeth removed), I feel myself getting more and more anxious/nervous. It's only normal right?! But something God's been teaching me is not to worry about anything. God has my life in His hands and He has control. Sometimes people question God when things go bad, or they just don't understand why God is putting them through something. I guess what we have to remember is that God does in fact have a plan.

I've always wondered what my purpose is in life. Why does God want me here? Why did He give me the family that He did? Why do I have to struggle with sin? Why are all my friends beginning to stumble? So many questions that I often throw at God. He has been soo patient with me and so loving! He knows my every thought before I even think it! Something I like to remember is that "the testing of our faith produces perseverence(James 1:2)"  God will never give us something He doesn't think we can handle.

My question for you reading this is: what are some things that God has allowed you to go through? Is there anything that just doesn't seem fair?  I'd love to hear from you, and be praying for you!

                                                         ~Julie