I’m not sure if that is a title to a song or not, but it should be. I am standing in amazement, once more, at how God brings people into my life EXACTLY when I need to hear what they have to say. I hope I am that person to others. People that I’ve known for years…. but right NOW I needed to hear their life experience that I had not heard until I needed it.
One such person is about ten years ahead of me in her mom-life-situation. She gave me some hind-sight advice that is so valuable. She started by saying, “If I could turn back time… THIS is what I would have done.” It was all very applicable to me and my life RIGHT NOW. It was wise council. It was pointed and direct. It was true. I needed to hear it. And God knew I wasn’t ready to hear it until now.
Another such person has been through several rough patches in life, which have given me insight that I did not/could not gain on my own journey. THAT is why God gives us friends who have walked different paths, tried different things, made mistakes, and offer excellent “travel worthy” words of wisdom from a been-there-done-that standpoint.
I’m thankful that my mind and heart were open when they needed to be. Not when it was too late. NOW, when I needed wise council. Thank you, God. I stand amazed at your timing and mercy.
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