When The Answer Is "Not Yet"

Dear Friends,

Choosing hope can be dangerous. Hoping means putting your desires, trust, and thoughts into something, the possibility of that something happening. So what happens when that thing doesn't happen or doesn't go the way you hoped?

Sometimes we get straight "yes" or "no" answers in life. More often, though, it seems that the answer is often "not yet." We are asked to wait for things all the time. Maybe you're waiting for changes at work. Maybe you're waiting for a relationship to bloom. Maybe you're waiting for healing of an illness.

I came across this quote today that really resonated with me: "Not getting what you want can turn out to be the best thing for you."

It's hard to agree with this quote in the moment. It's hard to believe that the best is happening when you don't get that promotion, lose that friend, or get sicker. But choosing hope is not a one-day event. Choosing hope is a matter of living, a full-time job of believing that good things will come.

Today, I encourage all of us to look at challenges and opportunities. Perhaps the best thing is about to happen to you. Are you ready?

With Hope,
Sara