Heard on Relevant Radio

Driving home at midnight, after Grace's violin recital, a trip to Culver's and taking Grandma home, I was listening to Relevant Radio. They were replaying Chuck Neff's program and talking to Father David Ciminetti (spelling?). Father David was absolutely riveting to listen to. He was sharing with a listener that God only provides light for you to see a few feet, because you are not ready for everything that's in store for you. God does this to help you grow in faith and trust in him. How beautiful a comment to someone who is wondering why.....my husband is divorcing me?.....my child is terminally ill?.......my parents need my help when I'm already in over my head with my own family?.......I was laid off?......why I can't get pregnant?......my children are struggling with school? I've found myself talking with friends in crisis and reminding them that God has plan. They don't like to hear that because they can't see farther than a few feet. I now have some truth to share with them and maybe it will help. The key is this, God is always encouraging us to grow in faith and trust. Sometimes these times of growth come because of crisis, other times because of abundance. I can only think that God is protecting us by only revealing small amounts of his plan for us at a time.