Surprise...but no surprise!

I was surprised today.

Almost as soon as the business day began, I learned that one of our guest speakers for the upcoming "First Love Conference" is not going to be able to come. (more about that later)

It was no surprise. After all, it was the 3rd or 4th year in a row that this has happened for the First Love Conference.

The real surprise was that I didn't react with surprise and panic, as I have in times past. (I would say that's a sign I'm growing, but when you pass a test on the 4th try after failing the first 3 times, I'm not so sure that's true progress - it may just be a merciful Judge!)

Actually, when I received the email, I thought, "This is no surprise to you, Lord - You knew this all along. And You've already got a plan to make this Conference the best one ever!"

And He does. And it unfolded the same day, which is a bit of a surprise.

How 'bout you? Have you ever been surprised that you weren't surprised by an unexpected happening? Did things work out even better than you could have anticipated? I'd love to hear from you about those surprises.