When your life plans go awry, how do you respond? In these moments, it is important to remember that there is a spiritual battle happening and our walk with Christ is more important than any earthly plans. In Christ, when things go wrong, they may actually be going right, in better ways than you could ever have imagined, or in preparing you for something harder down the road. Trust him.

In the midst of life’s storms, hope is anchored in who and what God is. In God’s unchangeable nature, we must remember that, while we define ourselves by our worst moments, that is not how we are seen or remembered and, ultimately, the safest place to be, is in Jesus’ hands.

The Gospel in Mark 10:35 teaches us that greatness is not defined by how many people you can Lord over, but greatness is defined as how many people you serve and give to.