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Detour ahead! Oh, that dreaded orange sign that seems to pop up out of nowhere when traveling down the highway. It ultimately translates into slow traffic, a longer route than anticipated, and prolonged delays. Not something anyone is really prepared for, especially if travel time is a little tight that day. I know road repairs are necessary, but delays of driving around those plastic cones and construction equipment is not something I normally would include in my agenda for the day.<\/p>\n
Unprepared to take a different route can be quite stressful. The same can be true of the detours God gives us throughout our lifetime. Cruising along on life\u2019s highway and then suddenly that same sign appears\u2026 Detour ahead. Health issues, job loss, family conflicts, or many other life rerouting events, all factor in on where that new route will take us. Altering our original destination with delays of life changing situations that were possibly unprepared for. Lamenting to God about this direction we now must go\u2026 \u201cI don\u2019t have time for this right now.\u201d Or \u201cI don\u2019t want to take this new detour in my life.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re like me, I have my goals set on a particular destination. Plans that seem to be working out just fine, then kaboom\u2026 just like that God has a detour in store for me. Can you relate? If so, you must remember that God knows what is best for you despite what you might have planned (Romans 8:28). Be rest assured you are not alone.<\/p>\n
There are many instances in the Bible where God put out a detour sign for someone who had a different destination in mind. Look at Moses, God led him on a 40-year detour for the greater good of the Israelites when their route otherwise could have been much quicker, (Joshua 5:6). Or Joseph who spent 13 years in slavery and prison before entering Pharoah\u2019s service. Joseph was able to see God\u2019s design in the detour and didn\u2019t blame his brothers for what they did to him, (Genesis 37:12-28). Then there was Paul who was on the road to Damascus with his political agenda when God rerouted his destination to transform him into an Apostle, (Acts 9:1-19).<\/p>\n
God can and will alter our destination as well, leaving us with questions. Sending us a direction we don\u2019t think we are ready for at the time. However, we must place our trust in His gracious will of pointing us in the direction we must go, (Proverbs 3:5-6). Knowing that during those struggles with the detour\u2019s that life brings us\u2026 the Lord\u2019s purpose will prevail (Proverbs 19:21). Yes, it can seem like miles of orange cones with no end in sight. But be assured, that when you are through driving around those cones and construction equipment, it is God\u2019s guiding hand that is pointing the way. Guiding us to an eternal relationship with Him.<\/p>\n
Dear Lord, protect and guide me through the detours in my life and the ensuing roadblocks. Thank you for always being there and knowing what is best for me. Amen.<\/p>\n
Romans 8:28<\/a>
Joshua 5:6<\/a>
Genesis 37:12-28<\/a>
Acts 9:1-19<\/a>
Proverbs 3:5-6<\/a>
Proverbs 19:21<\/a><\/p>\n