Yesterday, Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's lesson, “Surrender to Surprise,” explores how embracing life’s unexpected moments—both joyful and challenging—can become a profound spiritual practice. Drawing from Christina Baldwin’s The Seven Whispers, it encourages us to “surrender to surprise” by loosening our grip on rigid plans and allowing room for spontaneity and resilience. Through personal stories and reflections, the lesson highlights that surprise often disrupts our expectations, yet offers growth, perspective, and the chance to deepen our faith. Emphasizing a balanced approach to structure and openness, it invites participants to practice observing, working with, and accepting whatever life brings, turning life’s “straw” into “gold” through spiritual surrender.