Life rarely takes the route we carefully planned. We calculate, prepare, and set our direction—only to find ourselves delayed, detoured, or standing at a closed gate wondering what went wrong. In this message, we’re reminded that miscalculations, disappointments, and wrong turns don’t mean God has lost control. Often, they mean He’s doing something deeper.

Drawing from Exodus 13, we see how God led Israel the long way through the wilderness, not to punish them, but to prepare them. What looked like a mistake was actually protection. The desert became the place where they met God, discovered who they were, and learned to trust Him beyond what was familiar or easy.

Whether the hardship is your fault, someone else’s, or no one’s at all, God offers grace in abundance. If you’re feeling stuck or rerouted, this message gently reminds you: God can use every road to shape you, strengthen you, and lead you exactly where you need to be.Subscribe to Our Channel! New to LifeRock? Click here: liferockchurch.org/get-connectedTo support this ministry and help us reach people in our community. Click here: liferockchurch.org/giveDo you need someone to pray for you? We will pray for you. Click here: liferockchurch.org/online-prayerFollow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifeRockColumbiaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/LifeRockChurchX: https://www.x.com/LifeRockChurch