Have you ever had one of those situations where your plans are just not working out? You are anxious and ready to cancel and walk away? Then you sort of let go and decide you’ve done all you can do, what will be will be, and place it in God’s hands. Then, by the end of the event, you are amazed at how things have come together, and what you thought would be a big disaster turned out to be a great experience.

This just happened to me a few months ago. I had purchased two rather expensive tickets to see Casting Crowns at the CAC — my favorite Christian band. Being unattached at the time of purchase, I thought I’d surely have someone I could take as a date by April! As the date for the concert approached, although I had approached several people, none were able to go. OK, actually, I was turned down more than a 30-year-old bedspread — lol!

So, the night of the concert, still without a “date,” I considered not even going myself! Then, at about 5 p.m., with the concert to start at 7, I decided to “fly solo.” I called Lyft to get a ride, as I planned a nice “solo” dinner and perhaps a couple of adult beverages. When the Lyft driver arrived, we started chatting on the way to the CAC. He asked if I was going to the Casting Crowns concert. He said some of his family would be there, but since he was driving that night, he decided not to go. If the opportunity arose, he might try to get a last-minute ticket.

My light bulb quickly went on, and I said today is your lucky day as I just happen to have an extra ticket! He was still not sure if he could take a break, so I gave him my cell and told him I would be at the local pub before the concert and call me if he decided to go.

At about 6:45 p.m., he called and said he wanted the ticket, so we met and made a discounted deal. We both agreed that it was appropriate for the music. God always has a plan for us, and if we wait on him, good stuff happens. The concert was amazing, I made a new friend and got a free Lyft drive home.