I don't understand His plan (orig post via Insta/FB 11/26/2019)

We've been waiting on this court date for 3 months. Getting excited about it, even, because we know that the Lord has us in the palm of His hands. We have suffered many disappointments along the way but God has always protected us, kept us safe, provided a way for us. Teaching a child to praise Him in the storm is one of the hardest things to do because they don't understand. Today, we were met with another setback. Our court date was continued for an unknown date. Without going into too much detail, because really, it isn't necessary... my children have not seen their dad for 6 months and we are trying to get visitation for him. They wanted to see him for Christmas but now we don't know when it will be rescheduled for. I dreaded giving them the news so I started off by playing "Ever Be" & "Fighting For Us" by Anthony Evans and "Even When It Hurts" by Hillsong. I brought up just the things we've gone through in the past 6 months and how God has worked them out, how we've benefited from waiting and how we will always have times in our lives where we have to wait. Then I gave them the news. Of course they were sad but they see how God has had His hands in everything we've ever had to endure. I'm thankful that God gave me time alone to sing my praises to Him and to ask Him to give me the right words to say to my children. I just happened to be in the car alone at the time I got the call. No, I didn't. The Lord knew just what He was doing. He paved my way tonight just like He always has. Hold your babies close and don't ever take advantage of your time with them. ANYTHING could happen that can cause you to not be able to see them. Cherish your time with your children. Be thankful for them. Show them the love that Jesus intended for you to show them. We are going to praise Him in this hallway. This is just my two cents...

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