I had big plans. With our youngest child out of the nest, I began sorting through the many ideas I had for the next phase of life. What would all this newfound free time bring? The possibilities seemed endless.

Only, I never considered the word cancer to be on that list of possibilities.

Suddenly my anticipation for the weeks and months ahead took a drastic turn. Hopes for the next season didn’t hold the same promise as all the things written in my planner…

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When life takes a drastic turn off course, we have a choice. We can give in to discouragement over things not working out the way we wanted, or we can ask God to show us the blessings where we are. Click the video below to listen to this prayer for when things don’t go as planned.

“In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” - Proverbs 16:9 NIV

May we all remember to rely on God to order our steps.