How many of you love it when things go according to plan? Most of us do, but real life inserts some strange changes when we least expect it. In fact, that’s part of our problem: we expect things to go normally all the time.

Things may go way off script: The wedding wasn’t supposed to be called off, but suddenly it was. The doctor appointment was supposed to be just a routine check-up, not a frightening diagnosis. The car was running fine before you packed it for a road trip. You were supposed to be holding a newborn, not recovering from a miscarriage. And how could it be that a loved one has passed away when you just saw them? You were just talking with them…

Add your unplanned situation, and whether it’s better or worse, the outcome was the same: your plans changed. One thing that directly affects our responses to unplanned changes is the condition of our relationship with God. If we are close to the Lord before a crisis, we will tend to accept changes without becoming foul in our spirits. How close are you to the Lord in your life? It really makes a difference in how we respond to the events that we face.

What can we do when the change of plans makes life harder? This episode covers three reminders.

BOOKS IN THE SHOP AT KEEP THE HEART

Ponder the Path: A 31-Day Devotional by Francie Taylor

Fret Not: Peace of Mind in Perilous Times by Tim Zacharias

Minerals for the Mind: A Study of Romans 12 by Kathy Ashley

Rough Patches: Temporary Marital Tensions by Francie Taylor

Mirror Talk: A Journey from Hurt to Healing Through God's Redemptive Love by Marianne Barnett

In Christ Unconditionally: Heart Conditions by Francie Taylor (Leader Guide or Solo Study)

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