Expecting the unexpected

Expecting the unexpected: To not be surprised by an unusual event. Anything could happen and probably will.

A pretty commonly used phrase, expect the unexpected, and something I've come to accept. (Well, I'm trying to accept it) It seems that every time a final decision is made, or you settle in with something, an "unexpected" something happens that changes the situation, that changes the outcome.

Now, if you're anything like me, these unexpected things send you into a whirlwind of anxiety, worrying about the changes that will have to happen, about the unknown that is soon to come.  You would think, that as often as this happens in life, that it would be that much easier to "roll with the punches", but this is not the case, is it? This unexpected thing, consumes our thoughts, distracting us from life, causing us to lose focus on everything else.

Luke 12:25 And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life?

Wait, does that mean I'm wasting my time, with all the worry???

Recently faced with yet another unexpected circumstance, I'm having a hard time not allowing my every thought to be consumed with anxiety. Not knowing the outcome, trying to reassure myself that it will all work out, but in reality crushed by the possibility that things won't work out.  I keep reminding myself to trust God, to just let it go, but I'm so scared that I keep going back to it, over and over again, with all the "what ifs?".

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

So here I am, again, reminded to not worry, to not be anxious, to not be afraid, because not it's a major waste of time, when there He is ready to give me peace. It drives me crazy that I can't just get this right away, but I think I'm getting closer. I'm a work in progress, just like the rest of you, and while I don't doubt, or lack in faith, I sometimes forget that it's not me that's in control. 

I will have to continue to practice expecting the unexpected and along with it, letting go of control long enough to feel His peace. I'm sure you can tell from last few blogs that this is really something God is showing me. So how do you feel about "expecting the unexpected" and what do you do to "roll with the punches"?

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