People sometimes sentimentalize over the constant changes and thwartings of plans and the disappointments of life. They grow morbid over them, and sigh, “Vanity of vanities!” Or they ask, “Why is the Lord dealing so sorely with me?” The success or non-success of our earthly plans is of very little consequence in comparison with the building up of Christ-likeness in our souls. Do not be surprised if you fail to have your own way at many a point. God would teach you that true success lies in the doing of his will, not your own, and the realizing of his plan for your life, not your plan.