Miss Cleo

In December I gained a new friend - Miss Cleo. She is not really what I imagined having in my life. As for animals - dogs have always been my favorite animal. However, with my life and work schedule - having a cat in my life makes things much easier. A cat is more independent in many ways. When the thought of getting a cat crossed my mind - I would always think of a solid colored cat - a pure snowy white cat or a coal black cat or a smoky gray cat. When I went looking for a cat - I was planning on getting a solid black cat or none at all, but it did not turn out that way. I brought home this little tortoise colored kitten - black with browns and oranges and all different hues blended together to make a beautiful cat.

Is it what I wanted? Is it what I needed? Is it what is best for me?

I have grown to love the companionship of the little kitten. I am enjoying watching her grow, seeing her play, having her snuggle up beside me, hearing her purring. She is not what I imagined, but I know that she is what I need. It amazes me how God knows just what we need and if we listen and follow his leading then he supplies our needs and even some of our wants.

It amazes me how God knows what we like, but also knows what we need. He supplies our needs, not necessarily our wants. He allows us to choose, but sometimes what we choose is not necessarily what is best for us.

Philipians 4:19
But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.