If only I had some insight to share. If only I could impart some wisdom about what I've learned. But I tried to write something like that and then deleted it. I believe that what I'm trying to say is better conveyed in a song.
So here are the lyrics to the last part of the song Gratitude by Nichole Nordeman. This is what I'm striving for, to reach a place in my relationship with God where I can say that no matter what God, I'm going to be thankful, because truly God, with you, I am blessed.
Oh, the differences that often are between
What we want and what we really need
So grant us peace, Jesus, grant us peace
Move our hearts to hear a single beat
Between alibis and enemies tonight
Or maybe not, not today
Peace might be another world away
And if that's the case . . .
We'll give thanks to You
With gratitude
For lessons learned in how to trust in You
That we are blessed beyond what we could ever dream
In abundance or in need
And if You never grant us peace
But Jesus, would You please . . .
