Curve Balls

One thing is for certain in this life of ours. There will be plenty of ups and downs,one can only hope however, that there are more ups than there are downs. This weekend was a joyous one; my son, James just turned Eight and this weekend we held two parties, a Family party and a Kid party. There were smiles and lots of laughter. Lots of pictures were taken and tons of memories have been made. I can rejoice in the fact that my son had a wonderful weekend surrounded by those who love and care about him. However, sometimes life can throw us curve balls. This weekend while amongst all the joy, I too was thrown a curve ball. I got some unexpected news. News I was not expecting to hear and news that definitely threw me for a loop. One of life's many curve balls. Worry was beginning to set in and although I was trying to hide my worry through smiles and laughter, Saturday night I had to fight back the tears. I praise God for my husband who was there to tell me it will all be okay. Uncertainty can be a very scary thing especially without a support system. I know there are many people out there facing battles and sometimes quite frankly life just flat out sucks. I know so many people battling cancer and praying for a better outcome. I know those struggling with addiction. I know some are facing and dealing with spiritual battles. Many are dealing with financial burdens. Many curve balls will come our way throughout this lifetime. It is up to us in how we choose to deal with those curve balls. Today I choose to deal with this curve ball with prayer. I asked the Lord to intervene and I know no matter what the outcome, my God is a good God. I am so thankful for faith. I am even more thankful to have someone I can turn to when I am hurting. Someone who listens and will never forsake me. No, I might not understand why circumstances are the way they are, but I have hope in knowing this situation is already in his hands. In the end, as long as we have faith, no curve ball can stand in the way. I know sometimes it is not always easy to give situations to the Lord. We give them up to him, and then five minutes later, we take it right back. Truth is God wants us to rely on him. Are we not his children? Our heavenly Father never wants to see his children suffer. I don't believe that is ever his plan. However, we all know there will many hardships. Life is not always hunky dory. Through it all, I think all these curve balls make us better people. We come out stronger and ready to swing again. Today, I am thankful for the power of prayer. Thankful that I serve a loving and mighty God, thankful for the good and the bad. This may be one of many curve balls to come my way, but I have faith that I will come out swinging!