Hunky-dory?

So my devotion today really rocked my socks off (just like every other day, but still). The gist of it was that life as a Christian isn't always hunky-dory, like some make it out to be. Christians are able to deal with tough times because we know that God has a purpose for whatever life brings our way, what ever potholes and wrecks happen on our road of life. My favorite verse is a reminder of this, "To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven" Ecc. 3:1 Even though there are times when I may not have what I want and things aren't going the way I would like for them to, God has a reason for it. God has bigger and better plans for me. Like the Newsboys' song says, "You give and take away/ You give and take away/ My heart will choose to say/ Lord blessed be Your name." This is my biggest struggle. For example, in the past few months, there has been something that I have wanted SO bad; let's call this thing "X" for future reference. Now, I know that I can't have X, either it's not God's time, or maybe not even God's will for me to have X. I know that this is a blessing from God though. He's testing me, AND it's possible that He's showing me that he has something better for me. Even though it's been a struggle, God's only used it to draw me closer to Him. So, I will bless His name, when He gives and when He takes away, because I know He has plans for me. With that...I'm out like an albino playing flashlight tag! Disclaimer: I do not mean any malevolence towards albinos, albinos are AWESOME! Thank you.