BELIEVE THAT NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS, THINGS WILL WORK OUT RIGHT.

“I know the plans that I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11.... You and your spouse may think you have your entire life mapped out. You know where you are going, and you have figured out the way to get there. But be forewarned: You may run into delays and detours. In fact, God may ultimately have in mind for you a change in destination. Proverbs 16:9 says, “In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.” It’s hard to discern what is happening when things go awry along life’s journey. Did we mark the map correctly? Did we make the right turn? Have we missed important intersections? Something’s wrong. Nothing looks familiar. This is not the direction we are supposed to be going. We must be lost! When panic begins to set in, pull over for a few moments, shut off the car, and breathe a little prayer. Ask God to calm your fears and help you understand what he’s doing in your life. Fold up your map, put it away, and pray for new direction, asking God to not only show you the way but ride with you and be your guide. Then turn the key, shift into gear, and head down the highway, trusting in the Lord’s goodness and His ability to take you where He knew all along you needed to go!