Dreams

I have spent a lot of time lately just looking at John. Sometimes I can't believe that he's really here. After almost 9 years of longing and trying for a baby made me think it was impossible and would never happen. And now I spend my days and nights staring at this beautiful baby boy that God created. A baby that spent 9 months with someone else, but somehow looks just like Scott.

Here's the crazy thing about John looking likely Scott. Our whole time trying for a baby, I prayed that God would make our baby look like Scott. I wanted our baby to have Scott's hair and eye color above all else. So far the hair color fits...and even the way his hair lays. We will see if his eyes turn out like Scott's eyes.

John is such a great testimony of how God works in lives. Sometimes our deepest desires do not match Gods desires for us...but He always had a perfect plan. Sometimes it's not in the time we think, but God has perfect timing.

I challenge you today to look at the things that didn't seem to go your way and look closely at how God worked it out. Or look at something that you want but haven't gotten yet, and patiently wait to see what God will do with your situation. He knows best even if you don't see it. Sometimes you have to give your dreams to Him before the dreams He has for you can become reality.