Maybe

This is a fwd I received:

MAYBE Maybe. . we were supposed to meet the wrong people before meeting the right one so that, when we finally meet the right person, we will know how to be grateful for that gift.

Maybe. . . when the door of happiness closes, another opens; but, often times, we look so long at the closed door that we don't even see the new one which has been opened for us.

Maybe. . . it is true that we don't know what we have until we lose it, but it is also true that we don't know what we have been missing until it arrives.

Maybe. . . the happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way.

Maybe. . . the brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; after all, you can't go on successfully in life until you let go of your past mistakes, failures and heartaches.

Maybe. . . you should dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go, be what you want to be, because you have only one life and one chance to do all the things you dream of, and want to do.

Maybe. . .there are moments in life when you miss someone -- a parent, a spouse, a friend, a child -- so much that you just want to pick them from your dreams and hug them for real, so that once they are around you appreciate them more.

Maybe. . . the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never say a word, and then walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you've ever had.

Maybe. . you should always try to put yourself in others' shoes. If you feel that something could hurt you, it probably will hurt the other person, too.

Maybe. . you should do something nice for someone every single day, even if it is simply to leave them alone.

Maybe. giving someone all your love is never an assurance that they will love you back. Don't expect love in return; just wait for it to grow in their heart; but, if it doesn't, be content that it grew in yours.

Maybe. . . happiness waits for all those who cry, all those who hurt, all those who have searched, and all those who have tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of all the people who have touched their lives.

Maybe. . . you shouldn't go for looks; they can deceive; don't go for wealth; even that fades away. Go for someone who makes you smile, because it takes only a smile to make a dark day seem bright. Find the one that makes your heart smile.

Maybe. . you should hope for enough happiness to make you sweet, enough trials to make you strong, enough sorrow to keep you human, and enough hope to make you happy.

Maybe. . . you should try to live your life to the fullest because when you were born, you were crying and everyone around you was smiling but when you die, you can be the one who is smiling and everyone around you crying.

Maybe. . . you could send this message to those people who mean something to you, to those who have touched your life, to those who can and do make you smile when you really need it, to those who make you see the brighter side of things when you are really down, and to all those whom you want to know that you appreciate them and their friendship. And if you don't, don't worry; nothing bad will happen to you. You will just miss out on the opportunity to perhaps brighten someone's day.

NOT MY TIME BUT GOD'S TIME :)

Sorry for the long break. I thought when I started writing this blog it would be about me chronologically detailing how I moved into the next phase of my life. Little did I know that in a few weeks I would be facing the toughest month of 2008 (spiritually speaking). This month has tested me in ways I did not know were possible. At the beginning of the year we had a visiting pastor at my church he prophesied that October would be the month for my family and I. So I wrote it down to see if it would come to pass. So throughout the year I have been keeping this in mind. I was so excited when October started and was waiting for the manifestation to show up. I will tell you what showed up-financial issues at home, issues with B surfaced, issues with my job and issues at church-can you imagine even issues at church- I was being tested in all areas of my life. I felt so overwhelmed and defeated. I could not even begin to write my thoughts down on paper. Despite all these issues I am writing again, evidence that God will see you through all things and He will show you how powerful you can be when you allow Him to work in your life. Life will always throw you the unexpected but if you truly believe that God is a sovereign God, that He knows everything before it happens then you have to have the assurance and security that He will see you through everything you face.

Right now, I truly believe that B is the one for me. However, I know it is not the right time. How do I know this you may ask? Well I have prayed about it, fasted over it, questioned God numerous times and have received many signs. Don’t get me wrong I have had my moments of doubt and probably will still have many more. However, at the end of it all when I look into my life:- look at where I plan to go and see what doors God is opening he is still the face I see. In my moments of frustration I ask myself whether I am wasting time waiting for B. I mean he is all that I asked for and more:- he is after God’s heart, he is different-its hard to explain, he is a private person like I am. He is thoughtful, has a good heart and he is kind. However, it also aggravates me that I cannot read his mind; I definitely know he likes me but he does not really show it. I always feel like I have so much to tell him or that he has so much to tell me but there is this barrier between the two of us. It’s like both of us are scared of being hurt…letting down all our barriers or safe guards. I ask God to guide us and help us in this matter.

I also have the assurance from His word that in His time-not a second too early or too late His Will will be done in both our lives. Things don’t work out according to our own plans. I find myself frustrated and agitated when I try to make things work according to my power. I find myself giving B tests that I know in my heart he will fail-I guess to prove a point that he is just like the others. I know his weakness-it is phone calls-yet each time I tell myself I really want to talk to him I call and then get mad when he doesn’t pick up. If I really want a response from him I should text or talk to him in person when I have the opportunity. Please God help me in this area. According to your word it is the man that goes after the woman so help me be still. The next time I feel agitated and have to do something in a hurry help me breathe and seek You first O’God.

My prayer: O'God may Your Mighty works be done in our lives. Holy Spirit may we see your presence move in our lives now and forevermore. Gives us the strength we need each and everyday for your word says man does not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. You deserve all glory and all honor thank you for your continued mercies in the Mighty name of Jesus I pray with thanksgiving in my heart Amen and thank you.