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Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. One day we're following our carefully planned route, and the next day we're staring at a completely different path. These moments can leave us feeling lost and wondering where God is in the chaos. Today's devotional and prayer will help us see that when our plans crumble and unexpected doors open or close, God isn't absent—He's actively guiding our steps. We'll learn to trust His presence even when we can't see His plan.
Short Devotional
Think about the last time your plans got completely turned upside down. Maybe you lost a job you thought was secure, or a relationship ended when you thought it would last forever. Perhaps a door you were counting on slammed shut, or an opportunity appeared out of nowhere that you never saw coming. In those moments, it's easy to feel like we're walking in the dark without a compass.
But here's what we often miss: God sees the whole picture when we can only see the next step. He knows which roads lead to dead ends and which paths will take us exactly where we need to be. When our carefully drawn maps don't match the route He has planned, it doesn't mean we're lost—it means we're being led by someone who knows the way better than we do. The question isn't whether God is working, but whether we'll trust Him when His plan looks different from ours.
Let's Pray
Heavenly Father,
I come to You knowing that You are always present, even when my world feels uncertain. Thank You for being with me in every twist and turn of life.
I confess that I often make my plans and expect them to unfold exactly as I've mapped them out. When doors close that I wanted to walk through, or when unexpected opportunities arise that I never saw coming, help me remember that You are establishing my steps.
Your Word reminds me that while my heart plans my way, You direct my steps. I want to trust this truth, especially when my carefully laid plans crumble around me.
When I can't see where the path is leading, give me the faith to believe that You are guiding me toward something good. Help me see Your hand at work even in the disappointments and surprises.
I ask for wisdom to know when to hold my plans loosely and when to let them go completely. Give me eyes to see the doors You're opening and the courage to walk through them, even when they weren't part of my original plan.
When fear tries to convince me that I'm walking alone, remind me that You are establishing each step I take.
Thank You for loving me enough to redirect my path when I need it most.
I trust You to lead me exactly where I need to be, in Jesus' mighty name.
Amen.
Journaling Prompts
When have your plans been completely changed by unexpected circumstances? How did you see God's hand at work in that situation?
Think about a time when a door closed that you really wanted to walk through. What opportunities opened up instead that you might have missed?
What fears come up when you think about letting go of control over your future? How can you bring these fears to God?
Remember that God's love for you never changes, even when everything else seems to be shifting. He sees every detour, every closed door, and every unexpected turn as part of His good plan for your life. Trust doesn't mean you won't feel uncertain sometimes—it means you'll choose to believe God is good even when you can't see the whole picture. Your next step is safe in His hands.
Until next time,
May the Lord bless you and keep you;
May He make His face shine upon you;
And be gracious to you and give you peace
God Bless!
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