I Don't Believe in Coincidences, And This is Why... :)

I don't believe in coincidences anymore--only in divine appointments. It seems that one story amazingly leads into another, and into another. God the Author has created beautiful stories, each one a chapter that is contributing with countless others into what seems to be a never-ending myriad of mellifluous melodies for His glory. Since meeting Ruslan Odnoralov, keyboardist and guitarist from the band Everfound at the Lifelight Christian music festival in 2008, I especially have refused to give any credit to "chance" or to "luck." At first, my conversation with Ruslan didn't seem like a big deal, but what has come as a result from it has made quite a series of wonderful impressions on my life. Little did I realize at the time, that, had I not walked into the merch tent that Friday afternoon, I would not have met so many AWESOME people! I thank God that I just 'happened' to walk into the merch tent, 'happened' to walk over to Everfound's table, and just 'happened' to talk with Ruslan, and become interested in Everfound's music. The following year, Everfound was at Lifelight again. While waiting in an autograph line for them after their show, I met an incredible friend of mine. Her name is Amy M. She is so sweet, and is very dear to my heart. After meeting Amy, another great story began. During this past year at Lifelight 2010, I was walking through the merch tent, and heard a voice behind me cry out, "I LOVE EVERFOUND!" I turned around and saw my soon-to-be friend Aiste M. standing there. She is such a delight, and also is my Russian-learning buddy! Here another great story began, as well. These are just two of the melodies that are being beautifully played out in this overall indescribably amazing song of the Master Musician's, with "I don't believe in coincidences anymore" being but six of the lyrics in the chorus that is my life.