His Happenstance is Happening

"The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord." Proverbs 16:33

Off the set of Ugly Betty and lined up for back to back days on Eat, Pray, Love. 

Yes Book Clubbers, the one's that think Julia Roberts is a good depiction of Elizabeth Gilbert will most likely annihilate it. But if I'm chosen to go on location, I can deal with the minor casting discrepancies.

My girlfriend in San Fransisco asked me a pertinent question this evening, not only regarding my stroke of work fortuity in New York but life in general...

Fate or luck?

Is it a matter of right place, right time? Or is it destiny unfolding in coincidental circumstance?

I believe that everything that happens is according to God's purpose but this does not negate the bestowment of free will. The Bible teaches that God created man with the ability to make moral choices according to his/her own accord and we are responsible (Not God) for the havoc or blessings they wreak. 

"A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord." Proverbs 19:3

Fatalism which is the utter acceptance that all events are predetermined, inevitable, and therefore unalterable is a philosophy often associated with religions such as Islam or Hinduism but is NOT biblical.

However, make no mistake about it. Only God is sovereign. And is sovereignty will take trump at the end of the game, even in each of our little old lives.

We can choose to obey and follow or disregard and divide. Either way, the ultimate choice is ours and following results are certain.

"There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord." Proverbs 21:30

But it isn't going to just come to you. 

As my friend so poignantly said, "You gotta get in the boat and row."

And she's right. Success and Contentment aren't perfectly wrapped packages that will show up on your doorstep while your lazed out in your flannels and mindlessly popping cheese doodles.

You must seek and strive steadily, playing your hand.

He will reveal the next suit.

"What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step." C.S. Lewis

What are you waiting for?