Coincidence?

I've been struck lately by coincidence. A lot. And I mean literally and figuratively. By literally I do NOT mean that it has hit me in the head, but it has happened TO me. Anyway...

I've been looking more for God in my life. I've known he was there and I've seen signs along the way, but now I'm starting to see more signs. I'm feeling more in tune. Peaceful. Of course this begs the question:

Am I really seeing signs of God, or is it all just a coincidence?

Have you ever read the horoscope and tried your hardest to make it fit or didn't even have to try that hard? A lot of people look at life and just say "It's a coincidence. Don't make too much of it."

Well what if it's not?! There's a lot to make of it then, isn't there? It implies that God is there constantly with every choice that we make. He can't make the choices for us, but I'm pretty darn sure that he tries to steer us in the right direction. And if we open our eyes, we would see that. But then that little voice creeps in again...."It's a coincidence; don't make too much of it."

We spend a lot of time in our lives trying to fit in with those around us. It's hard to be different. You stand out. People stare. Sometimes they whisper. It's not good for the ego. And when you say "I'm seeing signs from God".....well you might as well put a large neon sign on yourself and walk around for everyone to see. They might say "It's easier to live your life if you think everything is a sign from God. You don't have to make your own choices." Or "Only the less educated can possibly believe in something so banal." Or "Science has disproved so much of what people used to believe; how can you still believe in this?" And of course, "It's a coincidence; don't make too much of it."

BUT, what if our lives would be so much easier if we forgot all of that stuff and followed our heart and God's signs. Would we be where we are supposed to be? Would we meet who we were supposed to meet? Would we help those we were supposed to help? Would we be doing exactly what God wanted us to do?

Hmmm.....you know what.....I don't think it's a coincidence and I'm going to make a big deal out of it!
karen