When Life Changes Your Plans: How to Find Joy in Life’s Twists & Turns with God #186

November 03, 2025
00:00 17:19
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Have you ever faced a season where life changed your plans — and you weren’t sure what to do next?

In today’s episode, Bonnie shares a heartfelt story about how a health limitation led her to discover beauty in an unexpected new path. You’ll be encouraged by how God meets us when our plans fall apart — and how His kindness gently guides us to try something new.

Learn how Jesus, our ultimate Guide, walks beside us through every change, and discover the science behind this week's soul care practice to boost your mood, restore calm, and awaken joy.

Key Takeaways:
How God can surprise you with joy when life doesn’t go as planned
Why Jesus is the ultimate Guide who leads you with kindness and care
The power of curiosity — how trying something new rewires your brain for peace
One soul care practice to help you find renewal in this season of change

Breath Prayer:
Inhale: You guide me, Lord.

Exhale: You make new paths for me.

Scripture:
“The Lord will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden.” — Isaiah 58:11

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Bonnie Gray is the author of Finding Spiritual Whitespace and Whispers of Rest. An inspirational speaker and retreat leader, she has touched thousands of lives through storytelling, visual arts, nature, prayer and meditation. Bonnie’s writing is featured at Relevant Magazine, (in)courage, and Christianity Today. She lives in California with her husband and their two sons.
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