The results of the God-centered life are not usually the things we expect. Our ego-centered will and outlook says “This is what I want. That is what I need.” But we have no idea what the future holds and we are mistaken to believe that we can foresee the conditions and situations of our own contentment. But those who live in God and rely on prayer, meditation and study to enlarge their spiritual understanding, these folks realize, when they look back, that Divine Grace has led them to a wonderful place they never expected to reach. They have not been driving all along.
Nick Hilton - Reflections 