“I thought I would __________ by now.”
We've all finished that sentence.
Life doesn't always turn out the way we expected. Dreams go unfulfilled, plans change, and seasons of waiting can leave us discouraged, bitter, or wondering where God is.
In Philippians 3, Paul gives us a different way to respond. Despite experiencing tremendous suffering and circumstances he never could have planned, Paul continued to find his joy in Christ and kept his eyes on what was ahead.
In this message, we'll discover three things we can do when life doesn't go according to plan:
1. Rejoice in the Lord — Find your joy, identity, and security in Christ rather than circumstances.
2. Run Your Race — Don't get stuck in the past. Let what you've been through refine you without allowing it to define you.
3. Refocus on Eternity — Remember that this world is not our final home. Our citizenship is in heaven, and Jesus is coming again.
Your life may be filled with unmet expectations, but there is one thing you can stake your life on: Jesus.