Floating Feather

“I don't know if we each have a destiny, or if we're all just floating around accidental-like on a breeze, but I, I think maybe it's both. Maybe both is happening at the same time.” --- Forrest Gump

Most people believe in one of two predominate philosophies about life:
1. Everything happens for a reason.
2. Things happen by chance; humanity is governed by free will.

Despite of the fact that I don't comprehend why many things happen and cannot see the reasons behind them, I know I’m leaning more towards predestination.

There are also times when life’s happenings make no sense, and times we find ourselves in horrible situations. And we cannot help ask, "Why me?" Been experienced all sorts of pain and suffering, we often struggle with thinking that there is a ‘perfect plan’.

However, I think Forrest Gump is on to something. As simple as his outlook on life may be, it is quite profound.

"Maybe both is happening at the same time."

So maybe it is both. God gave us the freedom to choose, but He did not leave us fully to our desires, instead He is there to direct, and to correct in ways we cannot possibly understand. Maybe it isn't for us to understand, we just have to do our best and trust that God will carry the rest.