What to Do When Life Takes an Unexpected Turn #218

Have you ever felt like you signed up for one thing... only to find yourself on a completely different path?

Maybe you thought a challenge would last a few weeks, but it turned into months. Maybe you expected life to move in one direction, and suddenly everything changed.

In this episode, Bonnie shares a remarkable story about a race that went unexpectedly off course—and the surprising lesson it taught her about trusting God through uncertainty. You'll learn one of the most important keys to emotional wellness and resilience during difficult seasons based on research in psychology—and it may surprise you.

If you're facing a setback, disappointment, delay, health challenge, or season of unexpected change, this episode will encourage you to keep moving forward with Jesus one step at a time.

Key Takeaways

— What to do when life doesn't go according to plan
— Why unexpected detours don't mean you're on the wrong path
— How to keep moving forward when a challenge lasts longer than expected
— The difference between resilience and simply trying harder
— Why support and connection are essential for emotional wellness
— How asking for prayer can strengthen you during difficult seasons
— A simple soul care practice to help you stop running alone

Breath Prayer
Inhale: Let us run with endurance
Exhale: Looking to Jesus

Scripture
"Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith." Hebrews 12:1–2

→ CNN: "9-year-old accidentally won a 10K race"
https://www.cnn.com/2019/10/01/us/runner-misses-turn-wins-race-trnd

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