#1,514: God's Interruptions

God's interruptions remind us that our knowledge and perspective are very limited. We cannot see and know as much as God. So, we surrender to his plan, recognizing we serve a God who has all knowledge and he knows what is best for us. So, if interruptions are God’s plan for us, we must embrace them.Main Points:1.  So, what do we do when we are interrupted, and we sense that God is at work in the interruption? First, let me encourage you to pause and take a breath. It’s so easy to become irritated and reactive when we face the frustration of an interruption.2. Second, pray and ask God to help you be aware of what you need to see. Ask the Lord to open your eyes to his direction. Because of the interruption, there may be no clear path forward. In these instances, we have the opportunity to wait on God and seek his direction. Waiting on God is never wasted time.3. Third, be alert to the possibility of discouragement. When our plans don’t work out, when the door is shut in front of us, and when we can’t move forward, it’s easy to be disappointed. Becoming discouraged is a choice. Don’t give it to it. Praise God anyway. Trust God is working in the interruption and that a testimony is coming soon.Today’s Scripture Verses:Proverbs 19:21 - “Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails.”Proverbs 16:9 - “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”Romans 8:28 - “And we know that for those who love God, all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group