When God Says No

I pause to reflect back on my life tonight glimpsing back to my teenage years and young adult years when my prayers, at the time seemed reasonable, and now looking back, what an utter mess my life would be if He had said yes to any number of the prayers I made about ohh...past boy friends, where to go to school etc...I laugh because where I would be would not make me happy and truly I am completely happy where I am right now.  I am so thankful for my family, my husband and children, my wonderful friends that are new and ones that have been with me through the past 2 decades..or more:)  I know that I have grown up and can now realize that the driver of my life should and always be the Lord Jesus Christ.  If I drove...what a mess I would have. I might be married to someone who can't make me laugh or be at a job I detest, or worse.  It's amazing what perspective can do!  I know that I will rarely see where my life is going but I am now smart enough to sit back and enjoy the ride.  Thank you Lord for all you have done...realized yet or not:)