Do you have your life mapped out and planned in detail or do you fly by the seat of your pants? For over 32 years, it appeared that the government made all the decisions for me on where I was going. That really was not the case though.
On the surface, it seemed that between the government and me, decisions were made that directed me to go here or there, but I believe that, ultimately, God placed me where he wanted me at any given time. At the very least, he used a combination of my desires and his will to accomplish his purpose in my life and the lives of those around me.
When I look back at the different places we have lived, some were my choices and some were not, I realize that God's hand was on it each and every time. I sometimes did not realize it until later on, but I eventually came to the realization that I was exactly where I was supposed to be!
Proverbs 19:21 (TPT) - "A person may have many ideas concerning God's plan for his life, but only the designs of his purpose will succeed in the end."