This is Plan A

Life often catches me by surprise. I'll be headed down what I think is a straight, clearly marked road and all of the sudden I'm blindsided. Life turns a sharp corner and I suddenly feel lost and directionless. It's during seasons like these that I cling to God's sovereignty. "This is the original plan. I'm not surprised by this," He tells me, "In fact, I knew it would be this way all along. Even from eternity past." That's when I can lean hard into Him; trusting Him with all my heart and not lean on my own understanding. In all my ways acknowledge Him then He will make my path straight. There is immense comfort in that truth. God is here. He is involved. He is never caught by surprise. Praise You, Lord, for that truth! Thank you for letting peer into Your plan every once in a while so I can see how all of these "surprises" fit together to create a beautiful story.