Day 7

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” — Proverbs 16:9 (NIV)

Let’s be honest — we love a good plan. Schedules, routines, goals — they make us feel in control. But life doesn’t always go according to plan, does it?

The unexpected shows up uninvited. The phone call you didn’t see coming. The opportunity that interrupts your comfort zone. The detour that feels like a delay — but might actually be divine.

God often does His best work in life’s interruptions. Think about it:

Moses didn’t plan on a burning bush.

Mary didn’t plan on angelic birth announcements.

Paul didn’t plan on a prison cell.

Yet each unexpected moment was part of God’s greater purpose.

When we overfill our lives with tight control, we leave no room for divine flexibility. But when we live with margin, we can respond to God’s prompting — even when it disrupts our day.

Here’s how you can start making room for the unexpected:

Loosen your grip — Hold your plans with open hands. God’s detours are often disguised as delays.

Invite God into the interruptions — When plans change, ask: “God, what are You doing here?”

Be interruptible — The Good Samaritan was on a journey, but he stopped. Love often looks like a pause.

Say yes to promptings — That text to encourage someone. That urge to pray. That idea to give — follow God’s nudges.

Trust the process — Just because something wasn’t in your plan doesn’t mean it wasn’t in God’s.

Life won’t always go your way. But when it goes God’s way, it’s always better — even when it’s unexpected.

Don’t be so locked into your plan that you miss God’s purpose.