It finally happened

After two years of classes and three attempts, I finally got the call I've been waiting for....I was accepted into nursing school. After two failed attempts, I had almost given up hope, but decided to give it one more try. I've learned some things in this process....not just science or all the attending studies necessary for pursuing a nursing degree, but things like patience and perseverance...and of course, timing. In God's economy, timing is paramount. We can't understand all the reasons for that...He has his purposes, and certainly doesn't invite us into His eternal councils to fill us in on all His reasons....but we can know that He does all things for His purposes, pleasure and glory....and ultimately our good. A few have suggested that this blessing is a result of my obedience....but I have to disagree....I could never be obedient enough to deserve a single blessing in this life...or the next. God doesn't bless anyone because of any personal goodness of their own....."all our righteousness is as filthy rags." He blesses because He is merciful....because it pleases Him to bless....because ultimately it will serve His purposes....because it is part of His nature and essence...and because He...and He alone is good. I believe He often blesses in spite of all our failings...I would certainly fall into that category, for I fail Him miserably every day. So today I give thanks and glory to Him for His unfathomable grace, mercy, and loving kindness....and all the many blessings He has been pleased to bestow on me....in spite of myself.