The other day I came across something that really opened my eyes to the way God works – a post by blogger Dionna Sanchez. She writes about how life is so much more than she ever thought it’d be. More struggles, yes, but also more joy.
Somehow, God stitches together the peaks and valleys of one’s life in truly miraculous fashion to tell a story that’s wondrous to behold.
Here’s what Dionna has to say:
When I was a young girl, I’d often dream and envision what life would be like when I became an adult. Of course as any young child does, I dreamed of being able to stay up as late as I wanted, eat whenever I wanted, and do what I wanted, when I wanted.
Children think adult life is so much easier and more fun.
Now as I look back, I can see how everything about being an adult and going through life is MORE than I thought it would be.
I have loved more than I thought I would. I have hurt more than I thought I would.
I have travelled more and gone to places I never thought I’d ever go to.
I have been blessed more than I ever could have thought I’d be. And I have gone through harder lessons more than I ever thought I’d have to go through.
Everything has been “more.”
It’s all been more than I could have asked or dreamed of, and more than I wanted at times.
How could I possibly ask God for more, when He’s already given me so much more than I deserve?
Yet on the other hand, how could I possibly handle more of life’s challenges when I’ve already handled more than I ever thought I’d be able to face?
It’s all been more than I thought it would be. More blessings, more joy, more laughs. More difficulties, more heartaches, and more tears.
It’s life. My life. The ups, downs, peaks, and valleys. All of it. And I’m thankful to be living it and learning from it.
All the “more’s” make up my life. My story. My legacy. They are woven together in a beautiful fashion. The sad chapters as well as the happy endings are a part of what molds and makes me unique. They are what make me love stronger and deeper, mourn harder, and grow.
Each day is a gift in its own way. And I have so many more to come that will be MORE than I could have imagined or thought possible.
More to come. More of my Lord, more of my life, and more to give others. More to learn, more to give up, and more to embrace.
May I live each moment with more of me invested. For not everyone gets the gift of tomorrow…. The gift of “more” or the chance to live out more of their story.
For that, I will always be thankful.
Check out Dionna’s blog, Beauty in the Storm, or follow her on Twitter for even more inspiration. Plus, don’t forget to share your “more’s” in the comments below!
