God works in mysterious ways. Maybe because He has a different sense of humour than us. Maybe because He is smarter than the rest of us.

I sometimes get into conversations with God (some people call this prayers). A lot of times I would ask Him for patience and strength.

And He would always answer my prayers. In the form of getting cut off by idiotic drivers time and time again while being caught in a traffic jam. Or feeling stressed out by unmet expectations. Or having your child hospitalized. Or losing the people you love.

Why, Lord?! Why me?!

A small voice within me would answer, you asked for it. Endure them and you will earn My patience and strength.

And I would say Okay. But I would be angry. And I wish I could kick and scream at Him. Because it hurts. And then I let it go. And suddenly, I did make it through. And I would realize that He did make me stronger, more patient. And I know He had helped me. And I would thank Him.

Lately, I have been asking Him to use me and bring a change in the world, however small it may be. In my exact words ~ Lord, Thy will be done.

And He answered my prayer. In the form of Edry.

Why, Lord?! Why him?!

A small voice within me answered, you asked for it. Love him and you will learn My will for you.

And I said Okay. But I am angry. And I want to kick and scream at Him. Because it hurts. But I know I must let it go. And I pray that I make it through. So I may see how He has worked through me. And I may see that He had helped me. And I may praise Him.

You can always expect the unexpected.

Because God works in mysterious ways.