Be careful what you wish for!

At the beginning of Lent, I expressed the hope that something would happen for me. Somewhere in the middle, I commented on the fact that things are being revealed to me bit by bit. But, I have always had the experience that the real action only happens after Lent, as if it is a time of gestation and that which God wants me to know or learn will only come to the fore afterward.

Well, it is now after Lent. I got what I wished for - something that will grow me spiritually and otherwise, that will teach me new skills. And, yes, you guessed it! It came in the form of a challenge! It is going to test me spiritually, emotionally and relationally and if it doesn't work, I am going to have a hard time of it. Yay! (anybody notice the sarcasm?)

But, I know, also from experience, that these things do not only happen for a reason, but they also happen because the Lord is standing next to me, teaching and guiding me (even when it doesn't feel like it). So, we'll see what transpires.