What happens when life takes an unexpected turn? In this message, Christian Saldana preaches from Mark 8:31-35, addressing the universal experience of plans going awry. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical truths, revealing how our reaction to trials exposes our spiritual health and where our heart truly stands with God. Learn how God's plan prevails even when ours fails, and why true discipleship involves denying self, taking up our cross, and following Christ through any hardship.

Chapters: 0:00:00 - When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan 0:02:00 - The Planner vs. The Non-Planner 0:03:00 - A Honeymoon Gone Wrong 0:10:00 - When Life-Changing Plans Fail 0:12:00 - Our Reaction to Trials Reveals Our Heart 0:13:00 - God's Plan Prevails Even When Ours Fails 0:14:00 - Jesus Asks, "Whom Do Men Say That I Am?" 0:15:30 - Peter's Confession: "Thou Art the Christ" 0:17:30 - Jesus Explains the Messiah's Suffering 0:19:00 - Disciples' Expectations vs. Jesus' Plan 0:21:00 - Peter Rebukes Jesus 0:23:00 - Peter's Good Intentions, Bad Theology 0:24:00 - Our Plans vs. God's Plan 0:25:00 - Worldly Discipleship vs. Word Discipleship 0:27:00 - Jesus Rebukes Peter: Get Thee Behind Me, Satan 0:28:00 - Avoiding Suffering is Not Christianity 0:29:00 - Not Minding the Things of God 0:30:00 - Worldly Influence vs. Word Influence 0:31:00 - Trusting Feelings vs. Trusting God's Word 0:32:00 - Deny Yourself, Take Up Your Cross, and Follow Me 0:33:00 - The Meaning of Denying Self 0:34:00 - The Cost of Discipleship 0:35:00 - Beware of a Cross-less Christianity 0:36:00 - God's Grace Through Trials 0:38:00 - Trusting God Through Hardship 0:39:00 - Final Questions for Contemplation

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