"Strange things happen for a reason."

So, for the last couple weeks I've been having pains in my arms and hands. I didn't know what was going on, and I hadn't done anything to them that I can remember. It started with just my right pointer finger getting swollen and hurting. I had it in a splint for a while. When I first got the splint on, I had a trombone lesson later that day. When I went into my lesson, Doc asked me about my finger. I told him the story, and he sat there for a minute and then said, "Emily, strange things happen for a reason."
Well, last week the pain moved to my arms and when I went to the doctor they did blood tests. They were all normal, but my mom mentioned that they didn't test my blood sugar. So, tonight when I got back from TSC, she had me test my blood sugar. It was 146. In women, if it is higher than 126, then it can be a sign of diabetes. I'm not quite sure if it was an accurate test because I had ice cream an hour before then, but I still have to check it again in the morning and call the doctor to get an appointment before I go back to school at 4. Like Doc said, strange things happen for a reason.
As I'm writing this, I'm thinking about "strange things" that have happened in my life that have lead me to something. If my mom hadn't argued with our previous pastors of churches, I wouldn't have met the awesome group of girls that was my small group in high school. If I hadn't gone to Wartburg, I wouldn't have met the great people that I have, and I probably wouldn't be as strong in my faith as I am now. If I hadn't heard about East St. Louis, I wouldn't have gone on the trip and decided I want to teach in an Inner-city school. Everything happens for a reason. There are no mistakes or coincidences in life. God makes things happen because he has a plan for us. Even though sometimes we may not like what happens, we have to know that God has a plan for what we're going through. No matter if is a big thing or small thing.

Is Christ My Life??

I just got back not too long ago from the Easter drama/service at Cornerstone. The play was called Goodbye Charlie. It was very powerful and really made me question all the stuff I thought that I was doing for God. The pastor came out and gave a mini sermon after the play was finished. The thing that really stuck with me of what he said was when he asked if Christ is our life. That's a good question. I never really think about that. Is CHRIST my life? Is HE the one that I consult to for everything? Is he my best friend? Or do I just go to him when I'm in need? I so often forget that Jesus is there for me no matter if life is good or if life is rocky.