I Never Would Have ___ Had I ____.

Have you ever traced your steps backwards to see how you got to where you are now? I was doing that earlier today with a girlfriend of mine as we talked about things going on in our life. I was telling her about a good guy friend of mine back in Atlanta who I actually met online. She asked how we met, so I began tracing the steps backwards for her. It made me realize that had I not had certain things happen to me, he and I would probably never have met. We would have continued to be in each other's backyard (both of us living in Atlanta at the time), but our paths more than likely would have never crossed. He and I have briefly talked about it as well. Had certain things in his life not had happened, he would have never met me. Isn't it interesting to see that everything happens for a reason? Naturally, this all has been orchestraed by God Himself. He knew how he wanted things to work out, but in the midst of it all... when nothing seems like it's going right... things all the sudden begin to get a bit clearer. Suddenly without even realizing it, you're in the middle of His plan. It's a very comforting feeling to look back and realize the God does have everything under control. I never would have met this friend in my hometown had I not moved to California.

I never would have learned how to laugh without restraint had I not cried a thousand tears.

I never would have had the opportunity to live in California had someone not believed in me.

I never would have appreciated life to its fullest had I not almost lost in a matter of seconds.

I never would have blessings abundantly had I not recognized where my blessings came from.

and finally....

I never would have found Jesus had I not realized my need for Him in all things.

Fill in the blank... I never would have ____ had I ____.