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Israel failed to enter the Promised Land as planned because of their mistakes. How do you respond when life doesn’t go as you planned?
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We tend to focus on immediate obstacles in life and the fear of difficulties. We should account for God’s grace in our life experiences and build trust and faith in God, knowing that He has the best intentions for us.
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Ask God were I erred and correct and move forward
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Understanding that what God has already planned will supersede plans that we may have had. And for me I surrender to that because I’ve come to understand that it’s God’s will because I recognize in those moments it was beyond me and when I may have planned to go in one direction God will redirect me. So I’m learning in those moments to pivot.
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This question is much like the previous one. But to state it differently, when life doesn’t go as I planned, I must affirm in faith that God does all things for good (Rom 8:28); I must ask God for wisdom to know what to do about this frustration of my plans (James 1:5); I must continue to give thanks, for this is God’s will for me (1 Thess 5:18). If deemed necessary, I might even fast and pray to discern whether God is putting away my former plans to make way for something new and better (Isa 43:18-19). Perhaps God might give me a nudge in the heart and a promise I can hold fast to in this direction.
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As a human, I have sinned, have tried to run things on my own power instead of trusting in God’s mercy and provision. I have gotten to the point of calling upon Him as a ‘last resort’ instead of leaning on Him from the start. Over time, I have been making a concerted effort to let Him have it all and to follow His plans for me, and I am here to testify that He has been faithful.