Our plans and dreams of what we anticipated most likely look considerably altered. Now, what - how will you embrace the unexpected this summer?
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Have you found yourself smack dab in the middle of summer wondering how it could be half over while you’re still waiting for it to start? Our plans and dreams of what we anticipated most likely look considerably different. Now, what or how will you embrace the unexpected this summer?

After all, we surely thought life would be back to normal by summer, and it isn’t. It is easy to get caught up in our disappointments and staring at what we want life to be. If we aren’t careful, summer will slip right by us. #summer Share on X

However, there is another choice. We can embrace the unexpected this summer by turning our focus to God. He is here; our Lord is speaking and ready to direct our steps, but we must be listening. Will you listen?

They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord.” Psalm 112:7 

Focusing on God will be the answer to thriving in the midst of the unexpected. We can’t allow the world to sweep us into chaos. We must fix our eyes on Jesus. Share on X

If you like a little more information on focusing on God, click here to read, How to Thrive in the Midst of the Unexpected.”

Our plans and dreams of what we anticipated most likely look considerably altered. Now, what - how will you embrace the unexpected this summer?
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“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Isaiah 26:3 

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6 Comments

  1. Thanks for this reminder. We need to keep these truths in front of us all the time. I don’t think any of us could have imagined what this year would look like. But gratefully, we can know the one who holds the future in His hands.

    1. Thank you, Linda. I love hosting this link-up I get to read some fabulous posts and get to know people like you. Maree

  2. Thanks for this reminder, Maree. It has been such a tumultuous year so far, and I think it might get worse as things ramp up for the election. Our only peace and hope is in Him.

    1. Barbara,
      I think you might be right about things getting worse. Let’s keep our eyes on Jesus together. Maree