Dealing With Detours

Today’s Reflection

The greater the meaning we find in life, the more importance we attach to the place, people, and circumstances we associate with the meaning. When surroundings change, we may feel like God’s purpose takes on a mechanical voice that says, “Recalculating.”

—Rob Fuquay,  Which Way, Lord? Exploring Your Life’s Purpose in the Journeys of Paul (Upper Room Books, 2017)

Today’s Question

How has God’s redirection proved to be better than your original plans?Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

I press on toward the goal, toward the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 3:14 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

God, you are the way, the truth, and the life. Show me the path you are calling me to go down and give me the strength to follow you, wherever you may lead. Amen.