It's Five Minute Friday when I join with a tribe of writers. We are given a one-word prompt and get to write for five minutes flat.

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If only I hadn't ...
I would be doing great, if only ...
If I had _____, then life would be fantastic.
If only this happened, I would be happy.

Oh, that word if. So many phrases enter my mind.

LIfe doesn't go the way I plan. People don't act the way I wish they would. Circumstances happen that are beyond my control.  God doesn't always answer my prayers the way I anticipate.

But God is in control. I believe that. He has a plan for my life, and He can use the circumstances in my life for His purposes.

" . . . if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” ~ 2 Chronicles 7:14

If only, I would seek God's face and trust His plans for my life.  I learn from my mistakes. I realize I have a choice in the way I respond when circumstances don't go my way. And I thank Him for His continued presence in my life.

STOP

Blessings and love,