If only I had known
How often has this phrase passed over my lips as I stand looking at a situation I am not keen on dealing with. How often have we in some way or another said this phrase with the intended interpretation being, I would not have made that decision? Over the past few days, this thought has been on my mind. Looking for a reason that this has been on my mind, brought me to a verse. Proverbs 16:33 The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the LORD. We have no control over the things that come into our lives. We make decisions on where we will go to college, who we marry, where we work, what car we drive, where we go to church, or what we will have for our next meal. All with the impression that everything will work out according to "our plan". How many times do we see things falling apart and think "If only I had known, I would not have..." or maybe look at the success of others and wonder why we are not getting the same blessings. As ...