It's so hard to grasp the concept that God just may have another plan for my life. I feel like at this point, I should be able to tell whether He's telling me something or if He's just putting me through another trial. I know what I want, and what I want makes perfect sense (to me.) I know that God's law is perfect and good, but sometimes I just don't understand it. It seems like if I do things MY way and do what I want to do, then I'll be happy. It should be that simple. But the Bible says in Psalms 16:3 that we should "commit [our] works to the Lord, and [our] thoughts will be established." I know that if I do what God leads me to do, He'll fully take care of me and my life will be blessed in return. It's just so hard sometimes knowing that there is another option. This part of my life is not meant to simply teach me something. I have a hunch that this part of my life is much bigger than that. And it's scary to know that I might be wrong. "There are many plans in a man's heart. Nevertheless, the Lord's counsel--that will stand (Psalms 19:31.)"